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LoC No.: 01023285
Title: The desert : Further studies in natural appearances
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Desert: Further Studies in Natural Appearances" by John C. Van Dyke is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate beauty and harsh realities of desert landscapes, emphasizing both their natural phenomena and the impacts of civilization on these vast, seemingly desolate areas. Rather than focusing on flora and fauna typical of more hospitable lands, Van Dyke aims to explore the unique beauty of what many deem wasteland, shedding light on the deserts of the American Southwest. The opening of the book establishes a reflective tone, as the author sets off on a journey to explore the "Lost Mountains" located amidst the California desert. He vividly describes his surroundings—the stark beauty of desert mountains, the shifting colors at sunrise, and the deceptive nature of desert perceptions influenced by mirage. Throughout the initial chapters, Van Dyke contemplates the grandeur of the landscape and the legacy of previous inhabitants, hinting at the historical significance of these arid regions. The narrative is both a personal exploration and a broader commentary on human interaction with nature, highlighting humanity’s destructiveness while forging a deep appreciation for the beauty residing in the wild and less-trodden areas of the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Van Dyke, John C., 1856-1932
EBook No.: 73778
Published: Jun 5, 2024
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Southwest, New -- Description and travel
Subject: Natural history -- Southwest, New
Subject: Landscapes -- Southwest, New
Subject: Deserts -- Southwest, New
Subject: Van Dyke, John Charles, 1856-1932 -- Travel -- Southwest, New
Subject: Natural history -- Sonoran Desert
Subject: Sonoran Desert -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01023285
Title: The desert : Further studies in natural appearances
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Joeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Desert: Further Studies in Natural Appearances" by John C. Van Dyke is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate beauty and harsh realities of desert landscapes, emphasizing both their natural phenomena and the impacts of civilization on these vast, seemingly desolate areas. Rather than focusing on flora and fauna typical of more hospitable lands, Van Dyke aims to explore the unique beauty of what many deem wasteland, shedding light on the deserts of the American Southwest. The opening of the book establishes a reflective tone, as the author sets off on a journey to explore the "Lost Mountains" located amidst the California desert. He vividly describes his surroundings—the stark beauty of desert mountains, the shifting colors at sunrise, and the deceptive nature of desert perceptions influenced by mirage. Throughout the initial chapters, Van Dyke contemplates the grandeur of the landscape and the legacy of previous inhabitants, hinting at the historical significance of these arid regions. The narrative is both a personal exploration and a broader commentary on human interaction with nature, highlighting humanity’s destructiveness while forging a deep appreciation for the beauty residing in the wild and less-trodden areas of the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Van Dyke, John C., 1856-1932
EBook No.: 73778
Published: Jun 5, 2024
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Southwest, New -- Description and travel
Subject: Natural history -- Southwest, New
Subject: Landscapes -- Southwest, New
Subject: Deserts -- Southwest, New
Subject: Van Dyke, John Charles, 1856-1932 -- Travel -- Southwest, New
Subject: Natural history -- Sonoran Desert
Subject: Sonoran Desert -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.