02359cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000470012824501530017526400510032830000470037933600260042633700260045233800360047850000310051452013590054553400450190465300090194965300560195885600430201440051UtSlPG20260610133921.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04015512  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF5161 aVan Slyke, D. O.q(David Oyer),d1818-189010aFound at Last: the Veritable Garden of Eden :bOr a place that answers the Bible description of the notable spot better than anything yet discovered 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-06-20  a"Found at Last: the Veritable Garden of Eden" by Rev. D. O. Van Slyke is a unique exploration that combines elements of religious interpretation and geography, written in the late 19th century. This book puts forth the controversial assertion that the Garden of Eden, as described in the Bible, is located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River between La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Winona, Minnesota. The author argues that the landscape and geographic features of this region align more closely with biblical descriptions than any other location previously proposed.  In the book, Van Slyke lays out a detailed argument supporting his claim, reflecting both reverence for biblical accounts and a deep appreciation for the natural splendor of the American landscape. He meticulously describes the topography, including the rivers, bluffs, and fertile valleys, positing that this region has the necessary ecological qualities to sustain a populous civilization. He emphasizes the moral and spiritual dimensions of the area, asserting that it is a place for intellectual and moral development, echoing the idyllic characteristics of Eden. Throughout, Van Slyke invites readers to 'come and see,' encouraging exploration and personal observation of the landscapes he describes as a literal paradise on earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEden  aTrempealeau County (Wis.) -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40051