02702cam a22003613u 4500 42030 UtSlPG 20260610133948.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15007322 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F721 Mills, Enos A., 1870-1922 The Rocky Mountain Wonderland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-06 Going to the top -- Wild mountain sheep -- The forest frontier -- The Chinook wind -- Associating with snow-slides -- Wild folk of the mountain-summits -- Some forest history -- Mountain lakes -- A mountain pony -- The grizzly bear -- Bringing back the forest -- Mountain parks -- Drought in beaver world -- In the winter snows -- My chipmunk callers -- A peak by the plains -- The conservation of scenery -- The Rocky Mountain National Park. Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Rocky Mountain Wonderland" by Enos A. Mills is a nature writing work published in the early 20th century. The book explores the stunning beauty and diverse ecosystems of the Rocky Mountains, particularly emphasizing Mills's personal experiences and observations. It aims to convey the richness of both flora and fauna found in Colorado's wilderness, serving as a love letter to the natural world. At the start of the book, the author introduces the grandeur of Colorado's high peaks and the variety of life that inhabits these rugged terrains. He shares his extensive experiences climbing Long's Peak, detailing the dynamics of guiding climbers and the lessons learned about human nature during stressful ascents. Mills reflects on the importance of patience in climbing and how the excitement of reaching a summit can easily be overshadowed by the harsh realities of altitude sickness, reinforcing a deeper connection between the landscape and those who traverse it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Natural history -- Outdoor books Rocky Mountains Colorado -- Description and travel Rocky Mountain National Park (Colo.) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42030 82869 82869