Guidebook (Classic Reprint): For the Transcontinental Excursion of 1912: For the Transcontinental Excursion of 1912 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Take a measured, illustrated look at an early 20th‑century journey across the eastern United States. This guide follows a planned excursion from the Atlantic coast toward the nation’s interior, blending travel narrative with geographic explanation and historical context.
The book documents an actual itinerary, pausing to visit universities, government bureaus, and key landscapes from the Blue Ridge and Piedmont through the Hudson Gorge and Mohawk Valley, then on to the Great Lakes region. It explains how rivers, escarpments, and glacial history shaped towns, routes, and shipping lanes, all while tracing the evolution of transportation networks like the Erie Canal and modern railways.
What you’ll experience
- Clear explanations of regional features, such as the piedmont belt, fault-line scarps, and the shift from crystalline rocks to coastal plains.
- Sightseeing notes on major watercourses and urban centers, including river crossings, levee systems, and river navigation.
- A window into the historical planning and execution of a long, multi-day excursion with stops at cities, universities, and ridges.
- Observations on how topography influenced travel, settlement, and commerce across the era.
Ideal for readers who enjoy geographic history, travel writing, and detailed field descriptions of the eastern United States.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich tapestry of the United States' physical geography, exploring its diverse landscapes and their evolution over time. The author masterfully weaves together descriptions of the various physiographic provinces, from the rolling hills of the Atlantic Coastal Plain to the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Through a comprehensive analysis of the country's geological history, the book reveals the complex interplay of erosion, deposition, and tectonic forces that have shaped its present-day topography. The author's keen eye for detail and ability to convey complex scientific concepts in accessible language make this book an engaging read for both students and general readers alike. The book not only provides a comprehensive overview of the physical geography of the United States but also offers valuable insights into the broader context of Earth's geological processes. By examining the unique characteristics of each region, the author sheds light on the dynamic nature of our planet and the intricate relationship between its physical features and human history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332133635_0
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