See America First

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See America First

by Orville O. Hiestand, Charles J. Herr

EN·~10 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
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1:48:29
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—EMERSON. - INTRODUCTION

3:50
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CHAPTER I - WAYSIDE SKETCHES

20:22
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A NOBLE LIFE

34:54
5

CHAPTER II - THE MOUND BUILDERS

45:28
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THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY

55:40
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CHAPTER III - LURAY CAVERNS AND MAMMOTH CAVE

14:39
8

CHAPTER IV - FOUR UNUSUAL PICTURES

59:46
9

CHAPTER V - ATLANTIC CITY

15:24
10

CHAPTER VI - HURRIED FLIGHT THROUGH NEW JERSEY

7:55

Description

The book opens with a vivid sunrise over a hilltop, where clouds drift like golden fish and the morning wind seems to conspire with the listener’s imagination. From the first pages, the author invites you to set aside the hustle of city life and step into the calm of woods, lakes, and open horizons, arguing that a simple view of the sky can restore both body and mind. Emerson’s reflections on nature’s medicine echo throughout, framing each landscape as a remedy for the weary soul.

Interwoven with rich descriptions of the Adirondacks, the Hudson Valley, and the eastern highlands, the narrative blends personal observation with thoughtful quotes from Thoreau, Bryant, and Muir. It encourages anyone with a curiosity for birds, plants, or the subtle changes of light to travel with a light heart and an open spirit. By learning to read the natural world, the listener discovers a deeper appreciation for the familiar scenery that surrounds us.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (608K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2002-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

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Orville O. Hiestand

Best known for the 1922 travel book See America First, this little-documented writer invites readers to notice the beauty, history, and character of the United States with fresh eyes. His work has the easy, reflective feel of an early road journey, mixing admiration for landscapes with a strong sense of place.

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Charles J. Herr

A little-known early-20th-century collaborator remembered for helping shape a travel book that urges readers to notice the beauty of the United States close to home. His surviving public record is thin, which gives his brief literary footprint a quiet air of mystery.

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