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LoC No.: 01015701
Title: An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska
Credits: Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary: "An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska" by Israel C. Russell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work documents a significant exploratory expedition undertaken in 1890 to study the geography, geology, and glaciers of the Mount St. Elias region in Alaska. The text discusses the preparation for and organization of the expedition, previous explorations in the area, and outlines the team's observations and experiences as they navigate and document the rugged terrain. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by describing the southern coast of Alaska, focusing on Yakutat Bay's geography and the stunning natural landscapes. Russell provides a historical context of prior explorations and sets forth the motivations behind the 1890 expedition organized by the National Geographic Society. The opening sections detail the meticulous preparations, the expedition's organization, and the journey from Seattle to Sitka, showcasing the explorers' keen observations of Alaska’s breathtaking scenery, which includes lush forests, towering mountains, and intricate glacier formations. The readers are drawn into the atmosphere of discovery and scientific inquiry that drives the expedition, promising rich insights into both the natural world and the challenges faced by the explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Russell, Israel C. (Cook), 1852-1906
EBook No.: 63553
Published: Oct 25, 2020
Downloads: 225
Language: English
Subject: Alaska -- Description and travel
Subject: Saint Elias, Mount (Alaska and Yukon)
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01015701
Title: An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska
Credits: Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary: "An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska" by Israel C. Russell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work documents a significant exploratory expedition undertaken in 1890 to study the geography, geology, and glaciers of the Mount St. Elias region in Alaska. The text discusses the preparation for and organization of the expedition, previous explorations in the area, and outlines the team's observations and experiences as they navigate and document the rugged terrain. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by describing the southern coast of Alaska, focusing on Yakutat Bay's geography and the stunning natural landscapes. Russell provides a historical context of prior explorations and sets forth the motivations behind the 1890 expedition organized by the National Geographic Society. The opening sections detail the meticulous preparations, the expedition's organization, and the journey from Seattle to Sitka, showcasing the explorers' keen observations of Alaska’s breathtaking scenery, which includes lush forests, towering mountains, and intricate glacier formations. The readers are drawn into the atmosphere of discovery and scientific inquiry that drives the expedition, promising rich insights into both the natural world and the challenges faced by the explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Russell, Israel C. (Cook), 1852-1906
EBook No.: 63553
Published: Oct 25, 2020
Downloads: 225
Language: English
Subject: Alaska -- Description and travel
Subject: Saint Elias, Mount (Alaska and Yukon)
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.