Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 94 Muir, John 1838 1914 The Grand Cañon of the Colorado Justin Gillbank and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Grand Cañon of the Colorado" by John Muir is a scientific publication that originated in the early 20th century, specifically in 1902. This book serves as an extensive exploration of the natural wonder of the Grand Canyon, detailing its geographical features, ecological importance, and the profound beauty that emerges from its vastness and complexity. Muir, known for his contributions to natural history and environmentalism, captures the essence of this monumental landscape while reflecting on the broader implications of nature in the human experience. In this work, Muir describes the Grand Canyon as more than just a geographical marvel; he portrays it as a living artwork shaped by the forces of nature over eons. Through lyrical prose, he vividly illustrates the stunning formations, colors, and textures found within the canyon and discusses the interplay of light and shadow that affects perception throughout the day. Muir also highlights the canyon's significance for its rich biodiversity and the historical context of the Native American tribes that once inhabited the area. Ultimately, the book serves both as an invitation for readers to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and a plea for the preservation of such irreplaceable wonders against the backdrop of industrial advancement and environmental neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel F786 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 71726 2025-08-05T14:48:06.361829 text/html 48172 2024-10-28T19:23:11 text/html 91274 2025-08-05T14:48:10.039826 application/epub+zip 90147 2025-08-05T14:48:07.906826 application/epub+zip 90148 2025-08-05T14:48:06.896834 application/epub+zip 212616 2025-08-05T14:48:11.653820 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205889 2025-08-05T14:48:09.457817 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 161542 2022-09-06T19:49:37.914717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 65614 2025-08-05T14:48:06.141822 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45825 2024-10-28T19:23:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16419 2025-08-05T14:48:11.774810 application/rdf+xml 15304 2025-08-05T14:48:07.398835 image/jpeg 4056 2025-08-05T14:48:07.147833 image/jpeg 88854 2025-08-05T14:48:06.368843 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia