America, Volume 6 (of 6)

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America, Volume 6 (of 6)

by Joel Cook

EN·~14 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total
1

AMERICA

0:18
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:19
3

XIX. FROM THE OHIO TO THE GULF.

1:22:13
4

THE VALLEY OF THE MISSISSIPPI.

1:03:28
5

THE ROCKIES AND PACIFIC COAST.

2:22:14
6

INDEX.

10:05:49

Description

This final volume of a six‑part series invites listeners on a vivid tour of America’s most celebrated places, pairing lush illustrations with lively prose. From the towering cliffs of the Rockies to the tranquil seas of Alaska, the book paints a panoramic picture of the nation’s diverse geography, while the limited‑edition nature of the work adds a sense of discovery to each turn of the page.

The narrative settles on the mighty Ohio River, tracing its thousand‑mile journey from Pittsburgh to the Mississippi. Listeners will hear the river’s gentle currents, its sweeping valleys, and the bustling towns that line its banks. Along the way, the story introduces unique communities such as the celibate Harmonists of Economy, Pennsylvania, whose history and way of life are woven into the broader tapestry of the region. Rich in detail yet easy to follow, the volume offers an engaging snapshot of America’s natural beauty and the people who have shaped it.

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Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (858K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2013-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Joel Cook

Joel Cook

1842–1910

A Philadelphia journalist, travel writer, and later congressman, he turned first-hand reporting and wide-ranging journeys into vivid books about America, Europe, and the Mediterranean. His work blends a reporter’s eye for detail with an easy sense of place.

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