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He. Sierra nevada Snowy Range - has been well renamed by John Muir the Range of Light; for these mountains of California are the Illumined Mountains. Their mural walls rise to over thirteen thousand feet, and the battlemented peaks and domes fifteen hun dred feet higher in the clouds. On their flanks and lower sides are the Clark covers of the world's greatest coniferous forests; above, the High Sierra glows, amber - like in the afternoon sun of summer, graced with chains of pearl - like mountain lakes and each high peak throated with a scarf of snow. These high granite walls are here and there riven by great chasms, ice-sptured on a mighty plan. Of these deep Sierra rifts, the greatest in sheer walls and mighty waterfalls is the Yosemite.
The Yosemite National Park is in the heart of the Sierra in central - eastern California, and is now easy of access - none of the American wonderlands more so. From north and south the Southern Pacific joins the Yosemite Valley Railroad at Merced, and the latter with a journey of eighty miles up the beautiful Merced River takes the traveler to the park line El Portal. A stage ride of fo'urteen miles completes the trip to the heart of the Valley. Both at El Portal and in the Valley are such ties to civilization the year round as steam heated, electric - lighted hotels, with telephone, telegraph and express offices. There are comfortable tent villages in summer for those who would be out-of - doors; and for others, nearer kin to the wilderness and who would rest beneath bright stars, there is the whole width of the Sierra, with dry, clear summer nights and sunny days.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures the breathtaking beauty and profound significance of Yosemite National Park, a natural wonderland that has amazed and inspired countless visitors. The author paints a vivid picture of the park's towering granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and vast meadows, showcasing its rich natural and cultural heritage. Beyond its captivating descriptions, this book delves into the scientific marvels that make Yosemite unique. It explores the interplay of geology, glaciation, and hydrology that shaped its landscapes, revealing the park's immense age and enduring legacy. The author also highlights the park's significance to the Ahwahneechee people, who inhabited Yosemite for centuries before European settlers arrived. Through the author's intimate accounts and expert insights, this book invites readers to appreciate Yosemite's ecological wonders and cultural importance. It unveils the park's enduring power to ignite awe, inspiration, and a deep connection to the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333452728_0
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