Hovey's Handbook of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky by Horace Carver Hovey
"Hovey's Handbook of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky" by Horace Carver Hovey is a practical guidebook to the Mammoth Cave system, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for visitors to one of the world's most famous natural wonders, detailing its routes, geological significance, and historical context. The handbook aims to provide a condensed and accessible overview of the cave's attractions and features. The content of
the book is structured around the regulation routes that visitors take through the cave, with detailed descriptions of each pathway, notable formations, and key features like stalactites and stalagmites. Hovey draws on his extensive experience exploring the cave over many years, offering insights into both the geology and the rich history of the Mammoth Cave, from its early exploration to its importance during the War of 1812 for saltpeter mining. Throughout, Hovey's descriptions evoke the beauty and mystery of the underground world, while also providing practical information for navigating the labyrinthine passages that may otherwise bewilder those unfamiliar with its complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hovey, Horace Carver, 1833-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Hovey's Handbook of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky A Practical Guide to the Regulation Routes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F396: United States local history: Old Southwest. Lower Mississippi Valley |
| Subject | Mammoth Cave (Ky.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49130 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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