Project Gutenberg 2015-05-24 Public domain in the USA. 153 Willis, Nathaniel Parker 1806 1867 Willis, N. P. (Nathaniel Parker) Willis, N. Parker (Nathaniel Parker) Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry) 1809 1854 Bartlett, William Henry Bartlett, W.H. (William Henry) American Scenery, Vol. 1 (of 2) or, Land, lake, and river illustrations of transatlantic nature Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US "American Scenery, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a collection of illustrated accounts capturing the majestic landscapes of America, written in the mid-19th century. The work showcases various natural wonders, including rivers, lakes, and mountains, illustrating the unique beauty of the American landscape through detailed drawings and engravings by W. H. Bartlett. Willis aims to highlight the contrasts between American scenery and that of Europe, examining the sublime aspects of the New World as perceived by both travelers and artists. The opening of this volume lays out a vivid description of American landscapes, including reflections on the lushness of its scenery and the sense of a new beginning that America represents compared to the ancient histories of Europe. Willis discusses the remarkable features of America, such as its expansive rivers and untamed nature, contrasting them with the historic ruins prevalent in European art. Notably, the text invites readers to appreciate the potential of the American landscape, evoking a sense of wonder about the future of the land as it transforms and develops, culminating in the exploration of specific locations like the grandeur of Niagara Falls and the picturesque view from West Point. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel E151 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature Category: Art 441849 2025-08-19T14:55:54.081622 text/html 415170 2024-10-24T17:27:50 text/html 3944435 2025-08-19T14:56:02.479632 application/epub+zip 3953146 2025-08-19T14:55:56.936584 application/epub+zip 230984 2025-08-19T14:55:55.529623 application/epub+zip 4043467 2025-08-19T14:56:06.263536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4028496 2025-08-19T14:56:01.259620 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315727 2022-09-22T08:51:38.740143 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383789 2025-08-19T14:55:53.091666 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 363913 2024-10-24T17:27:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17557 2025-08-19T14:56:06.407563 application/rdf+xml 15371 2025-08-19T14:55:55.617635 image/jpeg 2520 2025-08-19T14:55:55.576585 image/jpeg 3878815 2025-08-19T14:55:54.283618 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 en.wikipedia