Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

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BOSTON TO ALBANY.

_First Day_ of Journey--Start from the Revere House--Escorted to Brighton by G. A. R. Comrades--Dinner at Cattle Fair Hotel--South Framingham--_Second Day_--Boston and Albany Turnpike--Riding in a Rain-storm--Arrival at Worcester--Lecture in Opera House--Pioneer History--Rapid Growth of Worcester--Lincoln Park--The Old Common--_Third and Fourth Days_--The Ride to Springfield--Met by Wife and Daughter--Lecture at Haynes Opera House--_Fifth Day_--Ride to Russell--The Berkshire Hills--_Sixth Day_--Journey to Becket--Rainbow Reflections--_Seventh Day_--Over the Hoosac Mountains--_Eighth Day_--Arrival at Pittsfield--Among the Lebanon Shakers--_Ninth Day_--Reach Nassau, New York 81