Westward The Course Of Empire: Out West And Back East On The First Trip Of The Los Angeles Limited is a non-fiction book written by Montgomery Schuyler. The book is a travelogue that documents the author's journey on the first trip of the Los Angeles Limited train from New York City to Los Angeles and back in 1902. The author describes the train journey, the landscapes, and the towns and cities he visited along the way. The book also provides insights into the social and cultural landscape of the United States at the turn of the 20th century. The author's observations and commentary offer a unique perspective on the American West and its development at the time. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, travel, and trains.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.