"Around the Circle": One Thousand Miles Through the Rocky Mountains
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"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.)
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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. |
| Credits | Tom Cosmas produced from materials made freely available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67539 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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