Project Gutenberg 2016-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 91 Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray) 1820 1895 Murray, Lieutenant Forester, Frank Ballou, M. M. (Maturin Murray) Ballou, Maturin Murray 01015661 The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey to Alaska Reading ease score: 56.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey to Alaska" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's adventurous journey through America's western landscapes, particularly focusing on the allure of Alaska and the wonders of the natural world encountered along the way. Through vivid descriptions, Ballou invites readers to explore the breathtaking beauty and diverse elements of the American frontier, intertwining his observations of the land, local culture, and history. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's travel experience, emphasizing the transition from a laborious journey through wilderness to a more accessible adventure thanks to the Northern Pacific Railroad. Ballou highlights significant locations such as Yellowstone Park, describing its unique geothermal features and awe-inspiring landscapes, while also touching upon the cultural aspects of the regions traversed. The author expresses a deep appreciation for the natural beauty and potential of the American West, captivating readers with his enthusiasm for exploration and the uncharted territories of Alaska. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Alaska -- Description and travel F850.5 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 623792 623785 2024-10-22T06:56:38.014966 2023-09-23T05:13:31.988215 text/html text/html 621524 2016-09-27T19:31:20 text/html; charset=utf-8 440827 2016-09-27T19:31:22 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 503816 2024-10-22T06:56:45.592947 application/epub+zip 500426 2024-10-22T06:56:39.268026 application/epub+zip 343211 2024-10-22T06:56:38.605962 application/epub+zip 635519 2024-10-22T06:56:50.747923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597475 2024-10-22T06:56:44.963069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440831 2022-09-24T06:06:58.735850 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 579027 578813 2024-10-22T06:56:37.311977 2023-09-23T05:13:31.283239 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 579135 2016-09-27T19:31:14 text/plain; charset=utf-8 220954 2016-09-27T19:31:22 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19941 2024-10-22T06:56:50.897908 application/rdf+xml 23917 2024-10-22T06:56:38.701979 image/jpeg 3108 2024-10-22T06:56:38.653985 image/jpeg 441880 2024-10-22T06:56:38.073984 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 en.wikipedia