Camping in the Canadian Rockies by Walter Dwight Wilcox
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilcox, Walter Dwight, 1869-1949 |
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| LoC No. | 01021409 |
| Title |
Camping in the Canadian Rockies an account of camp life in the wilder parts of the Canadian Rocky mountains, together with a description of the region about Banff, Lake Louise, and Glacier, and a sketch of early explorations. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Marcia Brooks, Stephen Hutcheson, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Summary | "Camping in the Canadian Rockies" by Walter Dwight Wilcox is a travel memoir and exploration account written in the late 19th century. The book vividly captures the author's experiences during camping excursions in the Canadian Rockies, focusing on the breathtaking landscapes around Banff, Lake Louise, and Glacier, along with details about early explorations of the region. Wilcox shares his passion for the natural beauty and adventure of the mountains, aiming to inspire readers with the allure of this wilderness. The opening portion of "Camping in the Canadian Rockies" introduces Banff as a focal point for tourists and adventurers exploring the Canadian Rockies. Wilcox describes the village's location and its surrounding natural attractions alongside historical insights about early explorations by figures such as Sir George Simpson and missionary Rundle. He paints a lively picture of the village's atmosphere, detailing the hustle of arriving tourists and the serene beauty of the mountains. The intricacies of Banff’s geography are explored, setting the stage for the adventures and natural marvels to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Alberta -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49292 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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