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Seeing the West: Suggestions for the Westbound Traveller

By K. E. M. Dumbell
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A practical travel guide outlines suggested itineraries and points of interest across the American West, organized in five regional sections covering the Southern and Northern Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, California, and the Southwest. It offers compact descriptions of national parks, scenic drives, notable landmarks, and logistical tips for automobilists and aviators, with attention to mountain passes, valleys, canyons, and park amenities. Vivid passages evoke major attractions such as high mountain parks, glacier-carved valleys, volcanic calderas, and the Grand Canyon while also listing reference sources and suggested stops, aiming to help readers plan varied sightseeing tours and to encourage repeat visits.

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K. E. M. Dumbell

K. E. M. Dumbell is an author known for his travel writing, particularly his work "Seeing the West: Suggestions for the Westbound Traveller." This book serves as a guide for travelers heading to the western regions, offering insights and recommendations that reflect the author's perspective on the landscapes and experiences awaiting adventurers. Through his writing, Dumbell contributes to the literary heritage of travel literature, providing readers with practical advice and a sense of exploration.

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