Gran Cañon : Mein Besuch im amerikanischen Wunderland by Sven Anders Hedin
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Gran Cañon by Sven Anders Hedin is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. It offers a personal, illustrated account of a visit to the Grand Canyon, blending intimate letters to his late mother with vivid observation and approachable notes on the canyon’s exploration and geology. Expect reflective nature writing, historical context, and a route-based narrative tied to the Santa Fe Railway’s viewpoints and trails. The opening of the work frames
the journey as a memorial, explaining that the narrative grew from letters written during a stay at the canyon and is dedicated to the author’s deceased mother. It then shows how a long-held fascination, professional contacts, and a gracious railway invitation set the trip in motion. A concise historical and geological survey follows—from early Spanish sightings and Powell’s river expedition to the stratigraphy, erosional power, light, climate, and the humbling silence that defeats art and photography. The narrative shifts to the westbound train from Chicago with Santa Fe official R. Hunter Clarkson, through flooded Kansas and over the Rockies, punctuated by Harvey House meals and background on the railway’s hotel network. Brief stops in Albuquerque and the Pueblo of Isleta highlight adobe missions, Native crafts, and the region’s mixed cultures. Finally, the train crosses northern Arizona via Winslow, Flagstaff, and Williams, transfers to the Grand Canyon Railway, grants a fleeting first glimpse of the chasm, and ends at El Tovar—still withholding a full view. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hedin, Sven Anders, 1865-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 27002866 |
| Title | Gran Cañon : Mein Besuch im amerikanischen Wunderland |
| Edition | Zweite Auflage. |
| Original Publication | Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus, 1926. |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Grand Canyon (Ariz.) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 78666 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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