Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway

"Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway" by Effie Price Gladding is a captivating travel story about a trip across America in the early 1900s. It follows the author as she travels from the West Coast to the East Coast on the Lincoln Highway, sharing her observations of different places, cities, and the things she sees along the way. The book is full of colorful descriptions and thoughts about the beautiful nature and people of America at that time. It starts with the author coming back to San Francisco after traveling the world, describing the excitement of arriving there and seeing the city rebuilt after a disaster. She loves California's unique beauty and culture as she gets ready for an 8,600-mile trip on the Lincoln Highway. Overall, the book feels like a personal journey of discovery through a changing America, mixing real observations with personal stories that make the country feel real and close.