02782cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000360012624500400016226400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850504220041950802300084152010950107153400450216665300120221165300440222365300390226765300260230665300450233285600430237734135UtSlPG20260610133758.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a16006251  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aRoosevelt, Theodore,d1858-191912aA Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-10-260 aA cougar hunt on the rim of the Grand Canyon -- Across the Navajo desert -- The Hopi snake-dance -- The ranchland of Argentina and southern Brazil -- A Chilean rodeo -- Across the Andes and northern Patagonia -- Wild hunting companions -- Primitive man; and the horse, the lion, and the elephant -- Books for holidays in the open -- Bird reserves at the mouth of the Mississippi -- A curious experience -- Appendices.  aProduced by Jana Srna, Carla Foust, David Edwards and the
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available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open" by Theodore Roosevelt is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The text reflects on the author's various adventures and experiences in the wilderness, emphasizing his deep appreciation for nature and outdoor life. It delves into themes of exploration, conservation, and the beauty of America's landscapes, alongside the interactions with indigenous cultures.  The opening of the book introduces a cougar hunting expedition set against the backdrop of the Grand Canyon. Roosevelt recounts the gathering of his party, including his sons and friends, and sets off on their adventure filled with the thrill of the chase and quiet moments contemplating the stunning scenery. Through vivid descriptions, he shares the challenges of navigating the terrain, the camaraderie among the group, and the elation of encountering wildlife. The narrative makes it clear that this journey is not only about hunting but also about forging connections with nature and with each other amidst the majestic wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHunting  aSouth America -- Description and travel  aBooks and reading -- United States  aBirds -- Conservation  aSouthwest, New -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34135