Glimpses of America / A Pictorial and Descriptive History of Our Country's Scenic Marvels

Name: Glimpses of America / A Pictorial and Descriptive History of Our Country's Scenic Marvels
Author: James W. Buel

By James W. Buel

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A richly illustrated travel narrative and pictorial survey that documents North America's striking landscapes, arranged as regional chapters covering mountain ranges, cañons, waterfalls, lakes, glaciers and caverns. Combining on-site photography with descriptive prose, the author recounts journeys by rail, car, stage and foot to view the Rockies, Pike's Peak, the Colorado and Grand canyons, Yosemite and other notable scenes, noting geological formations, dramatic vistas, glacial features, and human traces such as cliff dwellings. Practical details of the photographic expedition and evocative natural history observations frame vivid scene-by-scene portrayals of the continent's varied topography.

About the Author

James W. Buel

James W. Buel was an American author known for his vivid storytelling and historical narratives. He gained recognition for works that explore the American frontier and its legendary figures. His notable titles include "Glimpses of America," which offers a pictorial and descriptive history of the country's scenic wonders, and "Life and Marvelous Adventures of Wild Bill, the Scout," a detailed account of the famous scout's daring exploits. Buel also wrote "The Border Bandits," which chronicles the lives of notorious outlaws Jesse and Frank James. Through his writings, Buel contributed to the popular understanding of American history and folklore.