The Call Of The Mountains: Rambles Among The Mountains And Canyons Of The United States And Canada (1922)

By Le Roy Jeffers

Book Overview

The Call Of The Mountains: Rambles Among The Mountains And Canyons Of The United States And Canada is a travelogue written by Le Roy Jeffers and first published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays that chronicle Jeffers' experiences while exploring the mountains and canyons of North America. The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions, including the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, and the Canadian Rockies. Jeffers describes the natural beauty of each area, as well as the challenges and rewards of exploring them. He also provides historical and cultural context for each region, discussing the indigenous people who once lived there and the impact of European settlement.Throughout the book, Jeffers emphasizes the importance of preserving these natural wonders for future generations. He writes about the need to protect the environment and the wildlife that inhabit these areas. The Call Of The Mountains is a vivid and engaging account of one man's love for the great outdoors. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in North American geography, history, and ecology.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: 1165548763
• ISBN13: 9781165548767
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"