
Colorado's wild heart is laid out in sweeping prose that captures the sheer scale of its mountains, rivers, and endless sky. The author contrasts the familiar hills of the East with the towering peaks that rise 11,000 to 15,000 feet, turning plains into distant silhouettes of clouds. From the iconic Mount of the Holy Cross to the sprawling Rockies, each description invites listeners to feel the crisp air and the awe of a landscape that seems both ancient and alive.
Beyond the scenery, the book follows the railways that carve their way through the rugged terrain, offering a glimpse of how people have learned to travel and settle amidst such grandeur. Personal observations blend with practical details about routes, towns, and the rhythm of the journey, making the listener feel as if they are on a train window watching valleys unfold. Whether you have stood on a Colorado summit or only dream of it, the narrative paints a vivid, accessible portrait of a region that continues to inspire wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (83K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2019-07-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1840–1905
A Civil War veteran, editor, diplomat, and travel writer, he turned firsthand experience of the American West, Cuba, and the Pacific coast into lively books for general readers. His work ranges from frontier sketches to popular guides and historical travel writing, giving modern listeners a vivid window into late-19th-century America.
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