Among the Canadian Alps

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Among the Canadian Alps

by Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone) Burpee

EN·~3 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

AMONG THE CANADIAN ALPS - BY - LAWRENCE J. BURPEE F.R.G.S.

0:20

PREFACE

1:02

ILLUSTRATIONS

2:44

MAPS

0:21

I. THE LURE OF THE MOUNTAINS

19:49

II. THE NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA

22:09

III. IN AND ABOUT BANFF

15:39

IV. THE CANADIAN MATTERHORN

17:49

V. INCOMPARABLE LAKE LOUISE

11:40

VI. THE VALLEY OF THE YOHO

14:53

Description

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.

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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

May 29, 2011

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone) Burpee

Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone) Burpee

1873–1946

A Canadian historian, librarian, and man of letters, he helped shape how early 20th-century readers understood Canada's past. His books and reference works range from exploration narratives to major national history projects.

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