"Around the Circle": One Thousand Miles Through the Rocky Mountains

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Creator Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company
Title "Around the Circle": One Thousand Miles Through the Rocky Mountains
Alternate Title "Around the Circle": 1,000 Miles Through the Rocky Mountains
Alternate Title "Around the Circle": 1000 Miles Through the Rocky Mountains
Original Publication United States: Knight, Leonard & Co.,1892.
Note Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Tom Cosmas produced from materials made freely available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain
Summary "Around the Circle: One Thousand Miles Through the Rocky Mountains" by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Passenger Department is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This descriptive work captures the extraordinary beauty and variety of Colorado's landscapes as experienced on a scenic journey by train through the Rocky Mountains. The likely topic of the book centers on the remarkable scenery, geological features, and tourist attractions encountered along this specific route. The book outlines a meticulously planned tour, described as "Around the Circle," which begins and ends in Denver and traverses various mountains, valleys, and rivers within the Rockies. Key highlights of the journey include breathtaking views of notable mountain peaks, picturesque canyons such as the Royal Gorge and Black Canyon, and essential stops at thriving mining towns like Silverton and Ouray. The narrative combines vivid descriptions of the landscapes with practical information for travelers, aimed at enticing readers to experience the diverse and scenic beauty that Colorado has to offer. Through discussions of natural wonders and historical landmarks, it urges readers to appreciate and explore the stunning geographical features of their own country before looking abroad. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Subject Colorado -- Guidebooks
Subject Railroad travel -- Colorado
Subject Rocky Mountains -- Guidebooks
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EBook-No. 67539
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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