The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It by George Wharton James

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Author James, George Wharton, 1858-1923
Title The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
Note Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It" by George Wharton James is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive handbook aimed at travelers wishing to explore the Grand Canyon, detailing its geographical features, travel routes, and accommodations. The book emphasizes the stunning natural beauty and grandeur of the Canyon, elevating its status to one of the most sublime spectacles in nature. The opening of the book presents a compelling preface and foreword, highlighting the recent advancements in accessibility to the Grand Canyon via new roads and trails. James reflects on the transformations experienced over a decade of visiting the Canyon, noting the transition from rustic stagecoach travel to the luxury of modern accommodations like the El Tovar Hotel. His impassioned descriptions articulate a sense of wonder at the Canyon's vastness and complexity, urging readers to experience its breathtaking sights firsthand. Throughout the introductory chapters, James establishes the Grand Canyon not merely as a destination but as a powerful testament to the natural world's beauty and magnificence, while also addressing practical considerations for visitors seeking to fully appreciate this natural wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley
Subject Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel
Subject Arizona -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 2394
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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