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Letters From The Alleghany Mountains (1849)

Letters From The Alleghany Mountains (1849)

Charles Lanman

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120313942
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Letters From The Alleghany Mountains is a collection of letters written by Charles Lanman in 1849 during his travels through the Alleghany Mountains. The book provides a vivid description of the natural beauty of the region, as well as the customs and way of life of the people who lived there. Lanman writes about his encounters with Native Americans, his experiences hunting and fishing, and his observations of the flora and fauna of the area. The book also includes sketches and illustrations of the landscapes and people that Lanman encountered. Overall, Letters From The Alleghany Mountains is a fascinating glimpse into 19th century America and the rugged beauty of the Alleghany Mountains.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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