Project Gutenberg 2024-06-05 Public domain in the USA. 195 Van Dyke, John C. 1856 1932 Dyke, John Charles Van Dyke, John C. Van Dyke, John Charles van Dyke, John C. van 01023285 The desert : $b Further studies in natural appearances $aNew York :$bCharles Scribner's Sons, $c1901. Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Desert: Further Studies in Natural Appearances" by John C. Van Dyke is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate beauty and harsh realities of desert landscapes, emphasizing both their natural phenomena and the impacts of civilization on these vast, seemingly desolate areas. Rather than focusing on flora and fauna typical of more hospitable lands, Van Dyke aims to explore the unique beauty of what many deem wasteland, shedding light on the deserts of the American Southwest. The opening of the book establishes a reflective tone, as the author sets off on a journey to explore the "Lost Mountains" located amidst the California desert. He vividly describes his surroundings—the stark beauty of desert mountains, the shifting colors at sunrise, and the deceptive nature of desert perceptions influenced by mirage. Throughout the initial chapters, Van Dyke contemplates the grandeur of the landscape and the legacy of previous inhabitants, hinting at the historical significance of these arid regions. The narrative is both a personal exploration and a broader commentary on human interaction with nature, highlighting humanity’s destructiveness while forging a deep appreciation for the beauty residing in the wild and less-trodden areas of the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/desertfurtherstu00vand/page/n9/mode/2up 20220224144217vandyke 1901 US Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Southwest, New -- Description and travel Natural history -- Southwest, New Landscapes -- Southwest, New Deserts -- Southwest, New Van Dyke, John Charles, 1856-1932 -- Travel -- Southwest, New Natural history -- Sonoran Desert Sonoran Desert -- Description and travel F786 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 385843 2025-07-29T08:12:15.815518 text/html 360207 2024-06-05T16:03:23 text/html 637945 2025-07-29T08:12:22.791489 application/epub+zip 634702 2025-07-29T08:12:17.757525 application/epub+zip 309715 2025-07-29T08:12:16.723504 application/epub+zip 619650 2025-07-29T08:12:26.666490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 592215 2025-07-29T08:12:22.180492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334495 2025-07-29T08:12:15.224519 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 314698 2024-06-05T16:03:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17722 2025-07-29T08:12:26.916499 application/rdf+xml 5340 2025-07-29T08:12:17.087543 image/jpeg 1208 2025-07-29T08:12:16.904516 image/jpeg 1326761 2025-07-29T08:12:15.869550 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