02701cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000320011524500610014726400510020830000470025933600260030633700260033233800360035850000310039450503760042550802350080152011760103653400450221265300420225765300450229985600430234455718UtSlPG20260610134302.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7861 aWhiting, Lilian,d1847-194214aThe Land of Enchantment: From Pike's Peak to the Pacific 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-10-090 aWith western stars and sunsets -- Denver the beautiful -- The picturesque region of Pike's Peak -- Summer wanderings in Colorado -- The Colorado pioneers -- The surprises of New Mexico -- The story of Santa Fé -- Magic and mystery of Arizona -- The Petrified Forest and the Meteorite Mountain -- Los Angeles, the spell-binder -- Grand Cañon; the Carnival of the Gods.  aProduced by Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, Bryan Ness
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.)  a"The Land of Enchantment: From Pike's Peak to the Pacific" by Lilian Whiting is a descriptive travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work explores the breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness of the southwestern United States, particularly focusing on regions such as Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California. The author vividly portrays the beauty and grandeur of these areas, inviting readers to appreciate and consider them as significant travel destinations.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through these enchanting regions. Whiting asserts that many Americans overlook the scenic wonders within their own country, instead favoring European travels. She highlights the unique geological and natural phenomena of the Southwest, such as Pike's Peak, the Grand Canyon, and the Petrified Forest, emphasizing their scientific and aesthetic significance. The narrative encourages an adventurous spirit, inviting readers to experience the vivid sunsets, the rich flora and fauna, and the cultural allure of the diverse inhabitants that characterize this remarkable landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel  aSouthwest, New -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55718