American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2) or, Land, lake, and river illustrations of transatlantic nature

"American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a travelogue and illustrated collection that explores the natural beauty of the United States, written in the mid-19th century. This work captures scenic views and landscapes, providing rich descriptions of America’s lakes, rivers, falls, and mountains, complemented by artistic illustrations. The opening of the volume presents a vivid description of the Catskill Falls, painting a picturesque image of the cascading water and surrounding forests. It invites readers on a sensory journey, from the sound of the torrent to the intricate details of icicles in winter. The narrative then transitions into a broader exploration of winter scenes in the mountains, detailing the challenges of travel and the beauty of the snow-covered landscape while intertwining anecdotes about history and early settlers, thus merging the allure of nature with insights into American life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Nathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American writer, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writers including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He became the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. His brother was the composer Richard Storrs Willis and his sister Sara wrote under the name Fanny Fern. Harriet Jacobs wrote her autobiography while being employed as his children's nurse.