Down the Columbia by Lewis R. Freeman
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"Down the Columbia" by Lewis R. Freeman is an adventurous travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the author's long-held dream of a boat trip down the Columbia River, a journey that connects its glacial sources in the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific Ocean. The initial stages of the story introduce Freeman's enthusiasm for river boating as he prepares for an expedition that has long been an
aspiration, highlighting the rugged beauty and challenges of the river's course. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the formative moment that sparked his ambition to voyage down the Columbia while reminiscing about past adventures in various challenging geographical settings. He vividly recounts conversations with experienced local river men who emphasize the formidable nature of the Columbia, sharing tales of rapids, navigation difficulties, and the beauty of the landscape. Freeman also outlines the planning and preparations necessary for his journey, emphasizing the selection of crew members and the anticipation of exploring a largely uncharted and visually stunning wilderness filled with both danger and opportunity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21018791 |
| Title | Down the Columbia |
| Credits |
Produced by Pat McCoy, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Columbia River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960 -- Travel -- Columbia River |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38249 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38249-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 563 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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