"American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a vivid exploration of the 19th-century American landscape. Through words and illustrations it carries you across stunning vistas of lakes, rivers, and mountains, sharing descriptions of landmarks like the majestic Catskill Falls and how, in the winter, they transform into a landscape of ice. Historical stories and details about the early settlers add a cultural dimension to the journey. This narrative paints a picture of a young nation, inviting readers to experience the beauty and challenges of its natural wonders through the eyes of a traveler who finds adventure.
American Scenery, Vol. 2 (of 2) or, Land, lake, and river illustrations of transatlantic nature
By Nathaniel Parker Willis
Discover a bygone era's natural wonders, from roaring waterfalls to snow-covered peaks, intertwined with tales of the pioneers who sought to tame these landscapes.
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About the AuthorNathaniel 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.
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.
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