02598cam a22003493u 4500 42042 UtSlPG 20260610133948.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11029625 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F721 Mills, Enos A., 1870-1922 The Spell of the Rockies 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 2013-02-07 Racing an avalanche -- Little conservationists -- Harvest time with beavers -- Mountain-top weather -- Rob of the Rockies -- Sierra Blanca -- The wealth of the woods -- The forest fire -- Insects in the forest -- Dr. Woodpecker, tree-surgeon -- Little boy grizzly -- Alone with a landslide -- The maker of scenery and soil -- A rainy day at the stream's source -- The fate of a tree seed -- In a mountain blizzard -- A midget in fur -- The Estes Park region. 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 Spell of the Rockies" by Enos A. Mills is a naturalist account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the author's personal experiences and observations in the Rocky Mountain region, celebrating its wildlife and the beauty of nature. Through a series of essays, it likely delves into the interactions between humans and nature, highlighting the splendor and dangers of the wild. The opening of the text presents a thrilling account of the author's adventure in the San Juan Mountains, where he aims to study snow slides. He vividly describes the beauty of the changing weather, the tension of being caught in a snowstorm, and the exhilarating danger of racing against an avalanche. This intense experience sets the tone for the book, showcasing Mills' deep appreciation for nature and his willingness to explore its untamed aspects, inviting readers to share in the awe and peril of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rocky Mountains Colorado -- Description and travel Natural history -- West (U.S.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42042 82881 82881