This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 22019958
Title: Down the Yellowstone
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Christian Boissonnas, 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.)
Summary: "Down the Yellowstone" by Lewis R. Freeman is an adventurous travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's exploration of the Yellowstone River, detailing his intentions and experiences while navigating through picturesque and challenging landscapes. The narrative intertwines themes of nature, history, and personal reflection as Freeman recounts his journey, making it appealing to readers interested in outdoor adventure and the spirit of early American exploration. At the start of the book, Freeman introduces his desire to explore and document a journey down the Yellowstone River. He recounts his earlier attempts at navigating this terrain, faced with winter's challenges and an eventual lack of resources to continue. The opening chapters set the stage for his unique relationship with the landscape and its wildlife, incorporating vivid descriptions of the wintery beauty of Yellowstone. He shares humorous anecdotes about his encounters with the U.S. Army officers, local characters like "Yankee Jim," and the comical challenges of skiing as he prepares for what he hopes will be a successful adventure down the river. The blend of humor and adventure, paired with lively character sketches, promises an engaging story for those interested in the rugged beauty of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960
EBook No.: 37220
Published: Aug 27, 2011
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Yellowstone River
LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22019958
Title: Down the Yellowstone
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Christian Boissonnas, 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.)
Summary: "Down the Yellowstone" by Lewis R. Freeman is an adventurous travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's exploration of the Yellowstone River, detailing his intentions and experiences while navigating through picturesque and challenging landscapes. The narrative intertwines themes of nature, history, and personal reflection as Freeman recounts his journey, making it appealing to readers interested in outdoor adventure and the spirit of early American exploration. At the start of the book, Freeman introduces his desire to explore and document a journey down the Yellowstone River. He recounts his earlier attempts at navigating this terrain, faced with winter's challenges and an eventual lack of resources to continue. The opening chapters set the stage for his unique relationship with the landscape and its wildlife, incorporating vivid descriptions of the wintery beauty of Yellowstone. He shares humorous anecdotes about his encounters with the U.S. Army officers, local characters like "Yankee Jim," and the comical challenges of skiing as he prepares for what he hopes will be a successful adventure down the river. The blend of humor and adventure, paired with lively character sketches, promises an engaging story for those interested in the rugged beauty of the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960
EBook No.: 37220
Published: Aug 27, 2011
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Yellowstone River
LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.