02462cam a22003133u 4500 43020 UtSlPG 20260610134002.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F721 Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946 The Crest of the Continent: A Summer's Ramble in the Rocky Mountains and Beyond 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 2013-06-24 E-text prepared by KD Weeks, Greg Bergquist, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) "The Crest of the Continent: A Summer's Ramble in the Rocky Mountains and Beyond" by Ernest Ingersoll is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's personal experiences and observations during an adventurous journey through the Rocky Mountains, offering a vivid portrayal of the scenery, wildlife, and human interactions in the region. Through its delightful prose, the work touches on themes of exploration, nature, and the quest for solace beyond the confines of civilization. At the start of this lively account, the author expresses a sense of awe and excitement as he first glimpses the majestic Rocky Mountains, describing their ethereal appearance against the skyline. The narrative introduces a group of friends and companions, including a musician, artist, and a photographer, who have charismatically banded together to embark on a memorable expedition in a specially chartered train. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of Denver and its surroundings, detailing aspects of the city that underline its rapid development and rich resources, while fostering an atmosphere of camaraderie and adventure as the group prepares to delve deeper into the mountainous beauty that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Rocky Mountains https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43020 83859 83859