Project Gutenberg 2012-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 194 Harrison, Carter H. (Carter Henry) 1825 1893 Harrison, Carter Henry rc01001030 A Summer's Outing, and The Old Man's Story Produced by 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.) "A Summer's Outing and The Old Man's Story" by Carter H. Harrison is a collection of travel letters written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's journey through the wonders of the Yellowstone National Park, Alaska, and other scenic areas, reflecting on nature's majesty and the human experience in these breathtaking landscapes. It features the author's observations and encounters while traveling with his daughter, painting a vivid picture of the sights and experiences that can be found in these relatively untouched regions. At the start of this work, the author introduces the concept of a summer outing, describing how it serves as a popular escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In the opening letter, he recalls the pleasant landscapes he encounters during his travels from Chicago to St. Paul, expressing nostalgia and appreciation for the change in scenery. He captures the beauty of the regions traversed, discussing social observations and personal reflections, and hints at the adventures awaiting them in Yellowstone. Harrison’s vivid description of nature, interwoven with personal anecdotes, sets the stage for an exploration of the landscapes, wildlife, and the nuances of the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40710/40710-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Yellowstone National Park F721 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing 428812 2025-06-16T14:18:02.400753 text/html 424188 2012-09-08T12:07:36 text/html; charset=utf-8 575403 2025-06-16T14:18:08.108795 application/epub+zip 581100 2025-06-16T14:18:03.378714 application/epub+zip 229469 2025-06-16T14:18:02.880727 application/epub+zip 696722 2025-06-16T14:18:12.121685 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 680479 2025-06-16T14:18:07.644729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329973 2022-09-18T15:58:29.646105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402038 2023-09-17T15:53:03.604136 text/plain 15688 2025-06-16T14:18:12.295644 application/rdf+xml 15802 2025-06-16T14:18:02.978759 image/jpeg 2417 2025-06-16T14:18:02.927712 image/jpeg 498350 2025-06-16T14:18:02.466792 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