The Mentor: The Yosemite Valley, Vol 4, Num. 16, Serial No. 116, October 2, 1916

The text offers a vivid account of a mountain valley dominated by sheer granite walls and the Merced River, recounting early encounters by outsiders and the decision to honor the native tribe with the valley's name, followed by the gradual arrival of tourists, settlements, and lodging. It details major waterfalls—the three-part Yosemite Falls, Bridal Veil, Nevada, Vernal, Illilouette—and their changing volumes and appearances, and describes the great rock summits such as El Capitan and Cloud's Rest, noting their scale and variety. Observations on seasonal changes, photographic limits, and visitor impressions tie the natural history and human response together.