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The Spell of the Rockies

The Spell of the Rockies

Mills, Enos A.

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Fiction AnthologiesRegional: WestWest

ISBN10: 1162721499
ISBN13: 9781162721491
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 416
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Spell of the Rockies is a book written by Enos A. Mills that explores the beauty and majesty of the Rocky Mountains. The author, who was a naturalist and conservationist, shares his personal experiences and observations of the mountains, as well as his knowledge of the flora and fauna that inhabit the region. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the Rockies, including the geology, climate, wildlife, and human history of the area. Mills also reflects on the spiritual and emotional impact that the mountains have had on him and others who have been drawn to their rugged landscapes. The Spell of the Rockies is a classic work of nature writing that celebrates the natural wonders of one of America's most iconic mountain ranges.1911. With illustrations from photographs by the author. Mills, best known for being the Father of Rocky Mountain National Park, was also an author, photographer, nature guide, innkeeper, lecturer, and adventurer. A prolific writer, in this volume he recalls his experiences in the Rocky Mountain region. Contents: Racing an Avalanche; Little Conservationists; Harvest Time with Beavers; Mountain-Top Weather; Rob of the Rockies; Sierra Blanca; The Wealth of the Woods; The Forest Fire; Insects in the Forest; Dr. Woodpecker, Tree-Surgeon; Little Boy Grizzly; Alone with a Landslide; The Maker of Scenery and Soil; A Rainy Day at the Stream's Source; The Fate of a Tree Seed; In a Mountain Blizzard; A Midget in Fur; and The Estes Park Region. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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