This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 06043247
Title: Saddle and Mocassin
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Saddle and Mocassin" by Francis Francis is a travel narrative composed of sketches detailing experiences in the American West, specifically written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventures alongside his companions as they navigate various natural landscapes, including the famed Yellowstone Park, and delve into local culture, often through humorous interactions with characters they meet along the way. At the start of the book, the author introduces the reader to the stunning sights and unique challenges of traveling through the Yellowstone region. After consulting local guides in Ogden, they manage to secure transport and set off into the wilderness. The narrative reveals vivid descriptions of the landscape, encounters with colorful characters such as a disgruntled teamster and a spirited boy named Bud, and the various preparations needed for the expedition. As the group ventures forward, they face the elements, wildlife, and the occasional miscommunication, all while experiencing the breathtaking beauty of nature surrounding them. The opening sets the tone for an engaging blend of travel writing, humor, and reflections on the wilderness and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Francis, Francis
EBook No.: 39760
Published: May 22, 2012
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06043247
Title: Saddle and Mocassin
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Saddle and Mocassin" by Francis Francis is a travel narrative composed of sketches detailing experiences in the American West, specifically written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventures alongside his companions as they navigate various natural landscapes, including the famed Yellowstone Park, and delve into local culture, often through humorous interactions with characters they meet along the way. At the start of the book, the author introduces the reader to the stunning sights and unique challenges of traveling through the Yellowstone region. After consulting local guides in Ogden, they manage to secure transport and set off into the wilderness. The narrative reveals vivid descriptions of the landscape, encounters with colorful characters such as a disgruntled teamster and a spirited boy named Bud, and the various preparations needed for the expedition. As the group ventures forward, they face the elements, wildlife, and the occasional miscommunication, all while experiencing the breathtaking beauty of nature surrounding them. The opening sets the tone for an engaging blend of travel writing, humor, and reflections on the wilderness and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Francis, Francis
EBook No.: 39760
Published: May 22, 2012
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.