Project Gutenberg 2016-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 206 Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) 1820 1895 Murray, Lieutenant Forester, Frank Ballou, M. M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou, Maturin Murray 01015661 The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey to Alaska Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey to Alaska" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's adventurous journey through America's western landscapes, particularly focusing on the allure of Alaska and the wonders of the natural world encountered along the way. Through vivid descriptions, Ballou invites readers to explore the breathtaking beauty and diverse elements of the American frontier, intertwining his observations of the land, local culture, and history. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's travel experience, emphasizing the transition from a laborious journey through wilderness to a more accessible adventure thanks to the Northern Pacific Railroad. Ballou highlights significant locations such as Yellowstone Park, describing its unique geothermal features and awe-inspiring landscapes, while also touching upon the cultural aspects of the regions traversed. The author expresses a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and potential of the American West, captivating readers with his enthusiasm for exploration and the uncharted territories of Alaska. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Alaska -- Description and travel F850.5 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 624124 2025-06-21T08:42:46.595526 text/html 601092 2024-10-23T01:11:00 text/html 503989 2025-06-21T08:42:54.306500 application/epub+zip 500448 2025-06-21T08:42:47.844514 application/epub+zip 343228 2025-06-21T08:42:47.249518 application/epub+zip 635503 2025-06-21T08:42:59.516469 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597483 2025-06-21T08:42:53.705504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440831 2022-09-24T06:06:58.735850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 578851 2025-06-21T08:42:45.967562 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 558815 2024-10-23T01:11:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16768 2025-06-21T08:42:59.671454 application/rdf+xml 23917 2025-06-21T08:42:47.351562 image/jpeg 3108 2025-06-21T08:42:47.300519 image/jpeg 441949 2025-06-21T08:42:46.670557 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