The Burton Holmes Lectures V6: The Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Canyon and Moki Land (1905)

By Burton Holmes

Book Overview

The Burton Holmes Lectures V6: The Yellowstone National Park, The Grand Canyon and Moki Land (1905) is a travelogue book written by Burton Holmes. The book describes the author's journey through three iconic American landmarks - Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, and Moki Land. In his vivid and descriptive writing style, Holmes takes the reader on a journey through the natural wonders and cultural heritage of these destinations. He writes about the geothermal features of Yellowstone, including the famous Old Faithful geyser, and the diverse wildlife found in the park. Moving on to the Grand Canyon, Holmes describes the awe-inspiring views of the canyon's layers of rock formations, the Colorado River that carves through it, and the history of the native people who lived in the area. Finally, in Moki Land, Holmes writes about the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans, their culture, and their way of life. He also describes the unique landscape of the region and the customs of the Navajo people who still inhabit the area. Overall, The Burton Holmes Lectures V6 is a captivating travelogue that takes the reader on a journey through some of America's most iconic destinations, providing a glimpse into their natural beauty and cultural heritage.In Ten Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104909154
• ISBN13: 9781104909154
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"