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LoC No.: 91210988

Title: A Visit to the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky

Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Library of Congress)

Summary: "A Visit to the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky" by John Wilson is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century, specifically in the late 1840s. This book is an exploration account that focuses on Wilson's experiences and observations during his journey through the Mammoth Cave, a remarkable natural wonder located in Kentucky. The text captures the awe and wonder accompanying human exploration of nature, highlighting the cave's geological features and historical significance. In this fascinating narrative, Wilson provides a detailed account of his visits to different areas and tunnels within Mammoth Cave, meticulously describing the various formations and landmarks he encountered. He shares his adventures alongside his daughters and their guide Stephen, detailing their explorations through the cave's majestic domes, eerie chambers, and intricate stalactite formations. The narrative is infused with vivid imagery as Wilson illustrates the cave's grandeur—from the "Star Chamber," where visitors are awestruck by the illusion of a starry sky, to the "Mammoth Dome," known for its breathtaking height and beauty. Through his journey, Wilson also reflects on the human connection to nature and the importance of preserving such magnificent wonders for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, John, 1800-1849

EBook No.: 51187

Published: Feb 12, 2016

Downloads: 38

Language: English

Subject: Mammoth Cave (Ky.)

Subject: Wilson, John, 1800-1849

LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 91210988

Title: A Visit to the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky

Note: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Library of Congress)

Summary: "A Visit to the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky" by John Wilson is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century, specifically in the late 1840s. This book is an exploration account that focuses on Wilson's experiences and observations during his journey through the Mammoth Cave, a remarkable natural wonder located in Kentucky. The text captures the awe and wonder accompanying human exploration of nature, highlighting the cave's geological features and historical significance. In this fascinating narrative, Wilson provides a detailed account of his visits to different areas and tunnels within Mammoth Cave, meticulously describing the various formations and landmarks he encountered. He shares his adventures alongside his daughters and their guide Stephen, detailing their explorations through the cave's majestic domes, eerie chambers, and intricate stalactite formations. The narrative is infused with vivid imagery as Wilson illustrates the cave's grandeur—from the "Star Chamber," where visitors are awestruck by the illusion of a starry sky, to the "Mammoth Dome," known for its breathtaking height and beauty. Through his journey, Wilson also reflects on the human connection to nature and the importance of preserving such magnificent wonders for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, John, 1800-1849

EBook No.: 51187

Published: Feb 12, 2016

Downloads: 38

Language: English

Subject: Mammoth Cave (Ky.)

Subject: Wilson, John, 1800-1849

LoCC: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.