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Wonderland; or, Alaska and the inland passage / With a description of the country traversed by the Northern Pacific Railroad

By John Hyde
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A guide and travelogue that traces a route from the Mississippi headwaters across the Northern Plains and Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Northwest and the Alaskan inland passage. It blends practical railroad-oriented guidance with descriptive passages on wheat fields, badlands, Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs, mountain mining camps, Columbia River panoramas, Puget Sound and glaciated Alaskan coasts. Chapters address regional resources and industries, fishing and fisheries, indigenous material culture and settlements, climate and natural history, and tourist facilities, offering readers both logistical information and evocative portrayals of the landscapes and communities encountered.

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John Hyde

John Hyde was an American author known for his travel writing, particularly his work "Wonderland; or, Alaska and the Inland Passage." This book provides a vivid description of the landscapes and experiences encountered along the Northern Pacific Railroad, offering readers insight into the natural beauty and cultural aspects of Alaska during the time of its exploration. Hyde's writing reflects a keen interest in the geography and history of the regions he traversed, contributing to the literary heritage of American travel literature.

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