
AMONG THE CANADIAN ALPS - BY - LAWRENCE J. BURPEE F.R.G.S.
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
MAPS
I. THE LURE OF THE MOUNTAINS
II. THE NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA
III. IN AND ABOUT BANFF
IV. THE CANADIAN MATTERHORN
V. INCOMPARABLE LAKE LOUISE
VI. THE VALLEY OF THE YOHO
The book opens with a reverent invitation to the reader, asking why the towering, snow‑capped range that crowns western Canada feels so irresistibly magnetic. It captures that first, breath‑stealing glimpse of white peaks rising above endless wheat fields, a moment that feels both distant and intimate. From that awe‑filled start, the narrative walks the listener into the heart of the Rockies, where romance and raw wilderness meet.
Filled with vivid colour plates, historic photographs and detailed maps, the work blends travelogue with natural history. Early park officials, explorers and mountaineers share their observations of glaciers, alpine lakes and rugged passes, while the author’s own sketches bring the scenery to life. Listeners will feel the chill of glacier air, hear the rush of waterfalls, and sense the quiet determination of those who first forged trails through this majestic frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (224K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2011-05-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1946
A Canadian librarian, historian, and writer, he spent decades helping readers discover the country’s past. His work ranged from essays and reference books to studies of exploration and the Canadian West.
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