Project Gutenberg 2002-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 267 Hiestand, Orville O. Herr, Charles J. See America First Etext prepared by Lynn Hill "See America First" by Orville O. Hiestand and Charles J. Herr is a collection of travel sketches that reflects on America's natural beauty and historical landscapes, likely written in the early 20th century. The authors advocate for a greater appreciation of American scenery, urging readers to turn their focus from the allure of foreign landscapes to the natural wonders found within their own borders. The work may feature various locations across the United States, emphasizing the beauty and cultural significance of each destination. The opening of the narrative sets a contemplative tone, reflecting on the joy and solace offered by nature as the authors embark on their journey. They dismiss the notion that only foreign locales are worthy of admiration, highlighting the enchanting beauty found in places like the Adirondacks and the Hudson River. Nature serves as both a restorative force and a source of inspiration, beckoning travelers to embrace the richer experiences that come with a deeper understanding of their surroundings. The authors also articulate their personal enjoyment of reconnecting with friends and the sense of gratitude they feel towards nature's gifts. This establishes a theme of exploration, connection, and celebration of America's diverse landscapes right from the outset of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- Description and travel E151 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 691699 2025-06-02T08:26:00.953500 text/html 691520 2025-01-08T20:50:25.794105 text/html 346343 2025-06-02T08:26:11.317437 application/epub+zip 356318 2025-06-02T08:26:04.291533 application/epub+zip 342422 2025-06-02T08:26:02.974494 application/epub+zip 586829 2025-06-02T08:26:16.704424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 558282 2025-06-02T08:26:10.416443 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 540512 2022-09-02T10:33:40.690786 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 645981 2025-06-02T08:26:00.290508 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 640851 2021-01-08T20:39:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 256723 2021-01-08T20:39:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 16885 2025-06-02T08:26:16.847398 application/rdf+xml 13972 2025-06-02T08:26:03.524473 image/jpeg 3425 2025-06-02T08:26:03.242473 image/jpeg 342986 2025-06-02T08:26:01.015519 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