| Editor |
Meany, Edmond S. (Edmond Stephen), 1862-1935 |
| LoC No. |
16023519
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| Title |
Mount Rainier, a Record of Exploration
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The mountain discovered and named, 1792, by G. Vancouver -- First approach to the mountain, 1833, by W. F. Tolmie -- First recorded trip through Naches pass, 1841, by R. E. Johnson -- Tacoma and the Indian legend of Hamitchou, by T. Winthrop -- First attempted ascent, 1857, by A. V. Kautz -- First successful ascent, 1870, by H. Stevens -- Indian warning against demons, by Sluiskin, Indian guide -- Second successful ascent, 1870, by S. F. Emmons -- Explorations of the northern slopes, 1881-1883, by B. Willis -- Discovery of Camp Muir, 1888, by E. S. Ingraham -- Exploring the mountain and its glaciers, 1896, by I. C. Russell -- McClure's achievement and tragic death, 1897, by H. L. Bruce and H. H. McAlister -- Field notes on Mount Rainier, 1905, by H. Landes -- Glaciers of Mount Rainier, by F. E. Matthes -- The rocks of Mount Rainier, by G. O. Smith -- The flora of Mount Rainier, by C. V. Piper -- Creation of Mount Rainier National Park, memorial by scientific societies -- Mount Rainier is 14,408 feet high, by the United States Geological survey -- Place names and elevations in Mount Rainier National Park.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, JoAnn Greenwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Mount Rainier, a Record of Exploration" by Edmond S. Meany is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work compiles various explorations and discoveries related to Mount Rainier, chronicling notable expeditions from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries and providing insights into the origins of place names in the region. This record is particularly valuable for those interested in the adventures and scientific observations associated with this iconic mountain. The beginning of "Mount Rainier, a Record of Exploration" introduces readers to the editor, Edmond S. Meany, and the purpose of the compilation. It highlights the growing interest in Mount Rainier National Park among tourists and details the 1915 encirclement of the mountain by a large company of travelers from The Mountaineers Club, who engaged in reading historical extracts around nightly campfires. The opening chapters discuss the mountain's discovery by Captain George Vancouver in 1792, along with subsequent exploration efforts, while setting the stage for a more in-depth exploration of the mountain's significance throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
Rainier, Mount (Wash.)
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| Subject |
Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.)
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| Subject |
Glaciers -- Washington (State) -- Rainier, Mount
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| Subject |
Plants -- Washington (State) -- Rainier, Mount
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42314 |
| Release Date |
Mar 12, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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