Project Gutenberg 2017-10-09 Public domain in the USA. 314 Whiting, Lilian 1847 1942 Whiting, Emily Lillian The Land of Enchantment: From Pike's Peak to the Pacific With western stars and sunsets -- Denver the beautiful -- The picturesque region of Pike's Peak -- Summer wanderings in Colorado -- The Colorado pioneers -- The surprises of New Mexico -- The story of Santa Fé -- Magic and mystery of Arizona -- The Petrified Forest and the Meteorite Mountain -- Los Angeles, the spell-binder -- Grand Cañon; the Carnival of the Gods. Produced by Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, Bryan Ness 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.) "The Land of Enchantment: From Pike's Peak to the Pacific" by Lilian Whiting is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work explores the breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness of the southwestern United States, particularly focusing on regions such as Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California. The author vividly portrays the beauty and grandeur of these areas, inviting readers to appreciate and consider them as significant travel destinations. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through these enchanting regions. Whiting asserts that many Americans overlook the scenic wonders within their own country, instead favoring European travels. She highlights the unique geological and natural phenomena of the Southwest, such as Pike's Peak, the Grand Canyon, and the Petrified Forest, emphasizing their scientific and aesthetic significance. The narrative encourages an adventurous spirit, inviting readers to experience the vivid sunsets, the rich flora and fauna, and the cultural allure of the diverse inhabitants that characterize this remarkable landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Southwest, New -- Description and travel F786 Text Category: Travel Writing 638664 2025-06-22T09:07:29.198519 text/html 606604 2024-10-23T02:44:29 text/html 1977569 2025-06-22T09:07:40.520412 application/epub+zip 1990468 2025-06-22T09:07:31.513574 application/epub+zip 328691 2025-06-22T09:07:30.346484 application/epub+zip 2145449 2025-06-22T09:07:46.392398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2080791 2025-06-22T09:07:39.093460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427898 2022-08-25T06:58:44.587207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 541125 2023-09-24T05:56:14.670885 text/plain 521176 2024-10-23T02:44:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16162 2025-06-22T09:07:46.549406 application/rdf+xml 17436 2025-06-22T09:07:30.495504 image/jpeg 2732 2025-06-22T09:07:30.423463 image/jpeg 2706493 2025-06-22T09:07:29.352456 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