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Title:
A Flight in Spring
In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Flight in Spring" by J. Harris Knowles is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This work documents a leisurely journey aboard a private Pullman car, the "Lucania," as it travels from New York to various points across the United States, including the Pacific Coast, during the spring of 1898. The narrative is rich with observations on the landscapes, cities, and cultures encountered along the way, as the group grapples not only with the beauty of their surroundings but also with the impending backdrop of the Spanish-American War. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for this grand adventure, filled with an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie among the passengers. As the journey commences, readers are introduced to the charm of the private car, equipped with comforts that promise an indulgent experience. The author describes the preparations, the joyful anticipation of travel, and the camaraderie felt amongst friends and companions, including moments like improvised theatricals and fine dining prepared by a talented cook. Knowles captures glimpses of American life in the late 19th century, the natural scenery, and the cultural diversity encountered, laying a foundation for a reflective and engaging travelogue as the party navigates their way through significant American cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Knowles, J. Harris (John Harris), 1832-1908
EBook No.: 33620
Published: Sep 3, 2010
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Railroad travel -- United States
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Flight in Spring
In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898
Note: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by 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.)
Summary: "A Flight in Spring" by J. Harris Knowles is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This work documents a leisurely journey aboard a private Pullman car, the "Lucania," as it travels from New York to various points across the United States, including the Pacific Coast, during the spring of 1898. The narrative is rich with observations on the landscapes, cities, and cultures encountered along the way, as the group grapples not only with the beauty of their surroundings but also with the impending backdrop of the Spanish-American War. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for this grand adventure, filled with an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie among the passengers. As the journey commences, readers are introduced to the charm of the private car, equipped with comforts that promise an indulgent experience. The author describes the preparations, the joyful anticipation of travel, and the camaraderie felt amongst friends and companions, including moments like improvised theatricals and fine dining prepared by a talented cook. Knowles captures glimpses of American life in the late 19th century, the natural scenery, and the cultural diversity encountered, laying a foundation for a reflective and engaging travelogue as the party navigates their way through significant American cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Knowles, J. Harris (John Harris), 1832-1908
EBook No.: 33620
Published: Sep 3, 2010
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Railroad travel -- United States
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.