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 2005-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 172 Stoddard, John L. (John Lawson) 1850 1931 Stoddard, John Lawson John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 10 (of 10) Southern California; Grand Cañon of the Colorado River; Yellowstone National Park E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 10 (of 10)" by John L. Stoddard is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work encompasses Stoddard's explorations of various notable locations in the United States, with particular focuses on Southern California, the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River, and Yellowstone National Park, showcasing the beauty and diversity of theseregions. The book employs vivid descriptions and personal reflections to immerse readers in the experiences of a traveler navigating through these landmarks. The opening of the volume depicts Stoddard's journey into Southern California, emphasizing the region's harsh yet fascinating landscapes. He vividly describes the desolation of the surrounding deserts, transitioning into the lushness found in areas influenced by irrigation. He contrasts the various cities and cultures encountered, from the remnants of Native American life to the vibrant contemporary communities, showcasing how these factors contribute to the unique character of Southern California. The text captures not only the physical journey but also the diverse human experiences existing within these evolving spaces, providing a reflective lens on the changes occurring in the American West during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel California, Southern -- Description and travel Yellowstone National Park -- Description and travel F721 F786 F850.5 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 326433 2025-08-06T14:26:17.277386 text/html 336865 2020-12-14T09:00:47 text/html 10715684 2025-08-06T14:26:27.832414 application/epub+zip 10721474 2025-08-06T14:26:22.050402 application/epub+zip 183544 2025-08-06T14:26:19.994370 application/epub+zip 10859470 2025-08-06T14:26:31.598328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 10838563 2025-08-06T14:26:26.253337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348071 2022-09-07T22:17:04.325996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257838 2025-08-06T14:26:15.559417 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 257534 2020-12-14T09:00:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 257545 2020-12-14T09:00:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21358 2025-08-06T14:26:31.745313 application/rdf+xml 15975 2025-08-06T14:26:20.585373 image/jpeg 3704 2025-08-06T14:26:20.317379 image/jpeg 102234 2020-12-14T09:00:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 10178421 2020-12-14T09:00:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 102168 2020-12-14T09:00:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 10329993 2025-08-06T14:26:18.111379 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia