02341cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000510013024500240018126400510020530000470025633600260030333700260032933800360035550000310039150801200042252012030054253400450174565300410179065300270183165300510185870000510190985600430196019479UtSlPG20260610133444.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a14011507  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aCobb, Irvin S.q(Irvin Shrewsbury),d1876-194410aRoughing it De Luxe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-06  aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Roughing It De Luxe" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles a train journey to the Grand Canyon, blended with sharp observations about the eccentric personalities traveling alongside the author and the allure of the American Southwest. Cobb's sharp wit and engaging style provide readers with a lively account of his experiences, particularly the absurdities of modern tourism and the grandeur of the landscapes encountered.  At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the immense challenge of describing the Grand Canyon, stating that most who attempt to do so fail. He introduces a colorful mix of characters traveling in his train car, including a distinguished surgeon, a honeymooning couple, and a nervous corn-doctor, each adding to the traveler's amusement. As they journey, Cobb humorously captures their collective excitement, concerns, and absurdities, leading up to their long-awaited arrival at the awe-inspiring vistas of the Grand Canyon. The beginning sets the tone for a delightful exploration of nature, travel, and the often ridiculous behaviors of tourists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCalifornia -- Description and travel  aAmerican wit and humor  aGrand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travel1 aMcCutcheon, John T.q(John Tinney),d1870-194940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19479