Project Gutenberg 2011-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 128 Hyde, John 1848 1929 Schwatka, Frederick 1849 1892 Schwatka, Lieutenant (Frederick) Schwatka, F. (Frederick) Schwatka, Fred Wonderland; or, Alaska and the inland passage With a description of the country traversed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Produced by Jens Nordmann, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Wonderland; or, Alaska and the Inland Passage" by Lieut. Frederick Schwatka is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work offers a comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty and economic potential of the American Northwest, particularly focusing on Alaska and the regions traversed by the Northern Pacific Railroad. It presents a detailed account of the landscapes, resources, and burgeoning cities in this relatively uncharted territory, aiming to enthrall both travelers and those interested in nature and economic expansion. The opening of the text describes the transformative nature of travel in the 19th century, highlighting the wonders that await travelers venturing into the Northwest. It discusses the unique natural features of the region, from the majestic landscapes of the Columbia River to the expansive wheat fields of Dakota and the gold-rich mountains of Montana. It sets the stage for the journey into Wonderland, inviting readers to discover not only the sublime beauty of the region but also its burgeoning wealth and opportunities for civilization. The narrative implies that a visit to this area is both an adventure and a revelation, offering insights into both nature and the economic prospects of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Alaska -- Description and travel Northwest, Pacific -- Description and travel Northern Pacific Railroad Company F850.5 Text Travel Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 307400 2025-08-15T03:39:19.272477 text/html 303879 2011-06-16T14:15:50 text/html 5333326 2025-08-15T03:39:29.120451 application/epub+zip 5328629 2025-08-15T03:39:23.296476 application/epub+zip 180452 2025-08-15T03:39:21.683482 application/epub+zip 5557149 2025-08-15T03:39:33.516406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5526681 2025-08-15T03:39:27.370474 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234797 2022-09-16T15:28:04.346822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275211 2025-08-15T03:39:18.562520 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 275215 2011-06-16T14:15:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 275213 2011-06-16T14:15:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21656 2025-08-15T03:39:33.685422 application/rdf+xml 23365 2025-08-15T03:39:22.254465 image/jpeg 4980 2025-08-15T03:39:21.996465 image/jpeg 104954 2011-06-16T14:15:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 5127657 2011-06-16T14:15:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 104902 2011-06-16T14:15:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 5237422 2025-08-15T03:39:19.436492 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