Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska by Charles Warren Stoddard
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| Author | Stoddard, Charles Warren, 1843-1909 |
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| Title | Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska" by Charles Warren Stoddard is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account follows the author's journey from the Midwest, through the Rockies, and ultimately to Alaska, capturing the adventurous spirit of the era. The book explores the landscapes and cultures encountered along the way, providing readers with rich descriptions and personal reflections on his experiences. At the start of the book, Stoddard provides a vivid portrayal of the joyful atmosphere surrounding the end of an academic year at Notre Dame, from the celebratory events to the students’ exodus to their homes. Following this, he describes their special train journey to Denver, filled with excitement and youthful exuberance. The narrative captures the sense of freedom and adventure as the group travels through various landscapes, encountering moments of wonder, nostalgia, and camaraderie along the way. The opening chapters establish a tone that blends humor with heartfelt observations, setting the stage for the author's subsequent explorations in the wild expanses of Alaska. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Alaska -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22871 |
| Release Date | Oct 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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