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The Grand Canyon of the Colorado

The Grand Canyon of the Colorado

Van Dyke, John C.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle AtlanticRegional: Southwest

ISBN10: 1162764341
ISBN13: 9781162764344
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado is a book written by John C. Van Dyke that provides a comprehensive description of the natural wonder that is the Grand Canyon. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of the canyon, including its geological history, flora and fauna, and the experiences of those who have explored it. Van Dyke's writing is vivid and poetic, and he captures the majesty and awe-inspiring beauty of the Grand Canyon in his descriptions. The book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in natural history, geology, or simply wants to learn more about one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.1920. Van Dyke combines practical information about the Canyon's geology, history, trails, and specific views with his belief that the enjoyment of beauty is one of the highest aims of human existence. Contents: The Rim; Magnitude and Scale; Canyon Carving; Arena-Making; The Great Denudation; The Canyon Walls; Buttes and Promontories; Bright Angel and Hermit Trails; Other River-Trails; The Colorado; Night in the Canyon; Rim Views; Grand and Desert View; From Dawn to Dusk; The Tusayan Forest; The Cliff-Dweller; and The Discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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