"Scenic Mount Lowe and Its Wonderful Railway" by George Wharton James is a historical exploration that celebrates human ingenuity alongside nature's grandeur. The book highlights the Mount Lowe Railway, an early 20th-century engineering marvel designed by Professor T. S. C. Lowe that opened the stunning Sierra Madre Mountains to adventurers. It paints a picture of breathtaking views, diverse plant and animal life, and recounts the ambitious construction needed to build the railway. The author starts by establishing the importance of mountains to humanity, then moves into a detailed account of the railway and its attractions, aiming to spark an appreciation for an area where technology meets the tranquility of nature.
Scenic Mount Lowe and Its Wonderful Railway
By George Wharton James
Witness the astonishing story of how a railway climbed a majestic mountain, bringing breathtaking views and natural wonders within reach.
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About the AuthorGeorge Wharton James was an American popular lecturer, photographer, journalist and editor. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he emigrated to the United States as a young man after being ordained as a Methodist minister.
George Wharton James was an American popular lecturer, photographer, journalist and editor. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he emigrated to the United States as a young man after being ordained as a Methodist minister.
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