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_aVan Dyke, John C., _d1856-1932 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe desert |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-06-05 | ||
| 508 | _aJoeri de Ruiter and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Desert: Further Studies in Natural Appearances" by John C. Van Dyke is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate beauty and harsh realities of desert landscapes, emphasizing both their natural phenomena and the impacts of civilization on these vast, seemingly desolate areas. Rather than focusing on flora and fauna typical of more hospitable lands, Van Dyke aims to explore the unique beauty of what many deem wasteland, shedding light on the deserts of the American Southwest. The opening of the book establishes a reflective tone, as the author sets off on a journey to explore the "Lost Mountains" located amidst the California desert. He vividly describes his surroundings—the stark beauty of desert mountains, the shifting colors at sunrise, and the deceptive nature of desert perceptions influenced by mirage. Throughout the initial chapters, Van Dyke contemplates the grandeur of the landscape and the legacy of previous inhabitants, hinting at the historical significance of these arid regions. The narrative is both a personal exploration and a broader commentary on human interaction with nature, highlighting humanity’s destructiveness while forging a deep appreciation for the beauty residing in the wild and less-trodden areas of the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cNew York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901 |
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| 653 | _aSouthwest, New -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Southwest, New | ||
| 653 | _aLandscapes -- Southwest, New | ||
| 653 | _aDeserts -- Southwest, New | ||
| 653 | _aVan Dyke, John Charles, 1856-1932 -- Travel -- Southwest, New | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Sonoran Desert | ||
| 653 | _aSonoran Desert -- Description and travel | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/desertfurtherstu00vand/page/n9/mode/2up | |
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