Stoddard, Charles Warren 1843-1909 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska" by Charles Warren Stoddard is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account follows the author's journey from the Midwest, through the Rockies, and ultimately to Alaska, capturing the adventurous spirit of the era. The book explores the landscapes and cultures encountered along the way, providing readers with rich descriptions and personal reflections on his experiences. At the start of the book, Stoddard provides a vivid portrayal of the joyful atmosphere surrounding the end of an academic year at Notre Dame, from the celebratory events to the students’ exodus to their homes. Following this, he describes their special train journey to Denver, filled with excitement and youthful exuberance. The narrative captures the sense of freedom and adventure as the group travels through various landscapes, encountering moments of wonder, nostalgia, and camaraderie along the way. The opening chapters establish a tone that blends humor with heartfelt observations, setting the stage for the author's subsequent explorations in the wild expanses of Alaska. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-10-03 Produced by Peter Vachuska, Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Alaska -- Description and travel F850.5 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22871 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22871 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133527.0 22871