Across the Isthmus to California in '52 This book, "Across the Isthmus to California in '52", by Sarah Merriam Brooks, is a replication of a book originally published before 1894. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.