This edition had all images removed.
Title:
American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2)
or, Land, lake, and river illustrations of transatlantic nature
Credits:
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
Summary: "American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a travelogue and illustrated collection that explores the natural beauty of the United States, written in the mid-19th century. This work captures scenic views and landscapes, providing rich descriptions of America’s lakes, rivers, falls, and mountains, complemented by artistic illustrations. The opening of the volume presents a vivid description of the Catskill Falls, painting a picturesque image of the cascading water and surrounding forests. It invites readers on a sensory journey, from the sound of the torrent to the intricate details of icicles in winter. The narrative then transitions into a broader exploration of winter scenes in the mountains, detailing the challenges of travel and the beauty of the snow-covered landscape while intertwining anecdotes about history and early settlers, thus merging the allure of nature with insights into American life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Illustrator: Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854
EBook No.: 49043
Published: May 24, 2015
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2)
or, Land, lake, and river illustrations of transatlantic nature
Credits:
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
Summary: "American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a travelogue and illustrated collection that explores the natural beauty of the United States, written in the mid-19th century. This work captures scenic views and landscapes, providing rich descriptions of America’s lakes, rivers, falls, and mountains, complemented by artistic illustrations. The opening of the volume presents a vivid description of the Catskill Falls, painting a picturesque image of the cascading water and surrounding forests. It invites readers on a sensory journey, from the sound of the torrent to the intricate details of icicles in winter. The narrative then transitions into a broader exploration of winter scenes in the mountains, detailing the challenges of travel and the beauty of the snow-covered landscape while intertwining anecdotes about history and early settlers, thus merging the allure of nature with insights into American life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Illustrator: Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854
EBook No.: 49043
Published: May 24, 2015
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.