Project Gutenberg 2011-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 57 Hyde, John 1848 1929 Schwatka, Frederick 1849 1892 Schwatka, Lieutenant (Frederick) Schwatka, F. (Frederick) Schwatka, Fred Wonderland; or, Alaska and the inland passage With a description of the country traversed by the Northern Pacific Railroad Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Jens Nordmann, Greg Bergquist and 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.) "Wonderland; or, Alaska and the Inland Passage" by Lieut. Frederick Schwatka is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work offers a comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty and economic potential of the American Northwest, particularly focusing on Alaska and the regions traversed by the Northern Pacific Railroad. It presents a detailed account of the landscapes, resources, and burgeoning cities in this relatively uncharted territory, aiming to enthrall both travelers and those interested in nature and economic expansion. The opening of the text describes the transformative nature of travel in the 19th century, highlighting the wonders that await travelers venturing into the Northwest. It discusses the unique natural features of the region, from the majestic landscapes of the Columbia River to the expansive wheat fields of Dakota and the gold-rich mountains of Montana. It sets the stage for the journey into Wonderland, inviting readers to discover not only the sublime beauty of the region but also its burgeoning wealth and opportunities for civilization. The narrative implies that a visit to this area is both an adventure and a revelation, offering insights into both nature and the economic prospects of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Alaska -- Description and travel Northwest, Pacific -- Description and travel Northern Pacific Railroad Company F850.5 Text Travel Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 307275 307196 2024-10-15T12:15:37.883431 2023-09-16T05:19:11.992735 text/html text/html 303879 2011-06-16T14:15:50 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 5127657 2011-06-16T14:15:54 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 5333374 2024-10-15T12:15:48.813410 application/epub+zip 5328721 2024-10-15T12:15:42.316394 application/epub+zip 180460 2024-10-15T12:15:40.602487 application/epub+zip 5557303 2024-10-15T12:15:53.499364 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5526681 2024-10-15T12:15:46.784359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234797 2022-09-16T15:28:04.346822 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 275211 274985 2024-10-15T12:15:37.057406 2023-09-16T05:19:11.336723 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 275215 2011-06-16T14:15:50 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 104954 2011-06-16T14:15:54 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 275213 2011-06-16T14:15:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104902 2011-06-16T14:15:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22566 2024-10-15T12:15:53.672317 application/rdf+xml 23365 2024-10-15T12:15:41.169375 image/jpeg 4980 2024-10-15T12:15:40.886439 image/jpeg 5237381 2024-10-15T12:15:38.057482 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog