Project Gutenberg 2010-08-20 Public domain in the USA. 981 Morris, Charles 1833 1922 Leigh, Oliver Herbrand Gordon Leigh, Oliver H. G. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2 New York, Washington, Chicago / Oliver H. G. Leigh -- Winnipeg Lake and River / W. F. Butler -- A Fine Scenic Route / Henry T. Finck -- South Pass and Fremont's Park / John C. Fremont -- In the Yellowstone Park / Ferdinand V. Hayden -- The Country of the Cliff-Dwellers / Alfred Terry Bacon -- Lake Tahoe and the Big Trees / A. H. Tevis -- The Chinese Quarter in San Francisco / Helen Hunt Jackson -- Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley / Charles Loring Brace -- A Sportsman's Experience in Mexico / Sir Rose Lambert Price -- The Scenery of the Mexican Lowlands / Felix L. Oswald -- Among the Ruins of Yucatan / John L. Stephens -- The Route of the Nicaragua Canal / Julius Froebel -- The Destruction of San Salvador / Carl Scherzer -- Scenes in Trinidad and Jamaica / James Anthony Froude -- The High Woods of Trinidad / Charles Kingsley -- Animals of British Guiana / C. Barrington Brown -- Life and Scenery in Venezuela / Alexander von Humboldt -- The Llaneros of Venezuela / Ramon Paez -- The Forests of the Amazon and Madeira Rivers / Franz Keller -- Canoe- and Camp-Life on the Madeira -- Besieged by Peccaries / James W. Wells -- The Perils of Travel / Ida Pfeiffer -- Brazilian Ants and Monkeys / Henry W. Bates -- The Monarchs of the Andes / James Orton -- Inca High-Roads and Bridges / E. George Squier. Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2" edited by Charles Morris and Oliver H. G. Leigh is a collection of travel writings composed in the late 19th century. This volume features various explorations and descriptions documenting the experiences and impressions of prominent explorers and authors as they journey through notable locations across North America. The topics range from the bustling cities like New York and Chicago to the natural wonders of Yellowstone and the Rocky mountains, illuminating both the landscapes and the cultures encountered along the way. The opening of the work sets the stage by presenting a reflective exploration of major American cities and scenic routes. It begins with an in-depth observation of New York, highlighting the contrasts between its vibrant life and urban shortcomings, before moving on to Washington, D.C.'s captivating architecture and historical significance. The text continues to elaborate on the burgeoning city of Chicago, praising its rapid development and cultural vibrancy amidst industrial pursuits. This introductory portion captivates readers by blending personal insights with broader cultural commentary, hinting at the rich tapestry of stories that will unfold throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Voyages and travels G Text Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature 587357 2025-08-13T13:07:20.294834 text/html 587575 2010-08-20T08:18:40 text/html 1332460 2025-08-13T13:07:30.776749 application/epub+zip 1339752 2025-08-13T13:07:24.042798 application/epub+zip 306334 2025-08-13T13:07:22.572821 application/epub+zip 1647875 2025-08-13T13:07:35.876714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1597840 2025-08-13T13:07:29.704765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 558048 2022-09-15T10:06:06.608292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 533420 2025-08-13T13:07:19.391809 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 533143 2010-08-20T08:18:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 533224 2010-08-20T08:18:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21729 2025-08-13T13:07:36.041702 application/rdf+xml 21676 2025-08-13T13:07:23.095764 image/jpeg 4651 2025-08-13T13:07:22.837750 image/jpeg 209658 2010-08-20T08:19:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1112605 2010-08-20T08:19:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 209535 2010-08-20T08:19:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 1203100 2025-08-13T13:07:20.373842 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia