A Summer's Outing, and The Old Man's Story

By Carter H. (Carter Henry) Harrison

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Experience stunning American landscapes and personal reflections as a father and daughter escape into the untouched wilderness of the late 19th century.

Genres

History - American Travel & Geography

Released

2012-09-08

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Summary

"A Summer's Outing, and The Old Man's Story" by Carter H. (Carter Henry) Harrison is a set of travel letters from the late 1800s, telling the story of a journey through Yellowstone, Alaska, and other beautiful places. The author writes about the stunning beauty of nature and how it affects people, sharing what he sees and feels while traveling with his daughter, describing never-before-seen landscapes and adventures where they go. The book starts with a summer trip, expressing his like for the differences from his home. The letters paint pictures of places from Chicago to St. Paul, talking about how lovely they are. With personal life-changing moments weaved in, it gears up the reader to what it’s like to explore the parks and some wildlife.