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Title: The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
Summary: "The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It" by George Wharton James is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive handbook aimed at travelers wishing to explore the Grand Canyon, detailing its geographical features, travel routes, and accommodations. The book emphasizes the stunning natural beauty and grandeur of the Canyon, elevating its status to one of the most sublime spectacles in nature. The opening of the book presents a compelling preface and foreword, highlighting the recent advancements in accessibility to the Grand Canyon via new roads and trails. James reflects on the transformations experienced over a decade of visiting the Canyon, noting the transition from rustic stagecoach travel to the luxury of modern accommodations like the El Tovar Hotel. His impassioned descriptions articulate a sense of wonder at the Canyon's vastness and complexity, urging readers to experience its breathtaking sights firsthand. Throughout the introductory chapters, James establishes the Grand Canyon not merely as a destination but as a powerful testament to the natural world's beauty and magnificence, while also addressing practical considerations for visitors seeking to fully appreciate this natural wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923
EBook No.: 2394
Published: Nov 1, 2000
Downloads: 32
Language: English
Subject: Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Arizona -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
Summary: "The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It" by George Wharton James is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive handbook aimed at travelers wishing to explore the Grand Canyon, detailing its geographical features, travel routes, and accommodations. The book emphasizes the stunning natural beauty and grandeur of the Canyon, elevating its status to one of the most sublime spectacles in nature. The opening of the book presents a compelling preface and foreword, highlighting the recent advancements in accessibility to the Grand Canyon via new roads and trails. James reflects on the transformations experienced over a decade of visiting the Canyon, noting the transition from rustic stagecoach travel to the luxury of modern accommodations like the El Tovar Hotel. His impassioned descriptions articulate a sense of wonder at the Canyon's vastness and complexity, urging readers to experience its breathtaking sights firsthand. Throughout the introductory chapters, James establishes the Grand Canyon not merely as a destination but as a powerful testament to the natural world's beauty and magnificence, while also addressing practical considerations for visitors seeking to fully appreciate this natural wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, George Wharton, 1858-1923
EBook No.: 2394
Published: Nov 1, 2000
Downloads: 32
Language: English
Subject: Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Arizona -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.