Stage Lines-Sunset Rock-Overlook Mountain-The Wallkill Valley-New Paltz-

Sky Top-Lake Mohonk-Lake Minnewaska,

SARATOGA SPRINGS-A Famous Resort-Hotels-Historic Events-Mineral

Springs-Attractions-Saratoga Lake--Mt. McGregor-Population,

CHAUTAUQUA-Location-Elevation-Resorts-Educational Centre

ings-Schools-Recreations, .

LAKE GEORGE-A Democratic Resort-Location and History-Attractions of

the Region-Summer Population,..

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AUSABLE CHASM-Location-Falls-The Chasm-A Pleasant Boat-ride, 138

CHATEAUGAY CHASM-Location-Lakes in the Vicinity-Description of the

Chasm-Effects of the Imagination-Rainbow Basin-Giant Gorge-Vulcan's Cave-

Other Attractions-Increasing Popularity, .

dicinal Springs, .

- Build-

136

WATKINS GLEN-Situation-Scenery--Cascades-The Iron Bridge-Hotel-

Art Gallery-The Cathedral-Various Attractions, .

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140

NIAGARA FALLS-Volume of Water-Adequate Description Impossible-

Niagara River-Earliest Mention of Falls-How the Falls were Formed-Rate of

Retrocession-Goat Island-Width and Form of the Falls-Cave of the Winds-

The New York State Park-The Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park-Bridges Across

the River-Below the Falls-The Whirlpool-Villages,

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144

THE THOUSAND ISLANDS-The St. Lawrence River-The Rapids-

Steamers The Morning Hours-Various Islands-Alexandria Bay-Round Island

Park-Thousand Island Park-Evening Scenes-Cottages-Westminster Park-On

the River Banks-The Long Sault-Lake St. Francis-Through the Rapids-Victoria

Bridge-Montreal, .

160

CRESSON-Location-Elevation-Hotels and Cottages-Forests-Roads-Me-

172

LEWISTOWN NARROWS-The Home of Logan-Natural Curiosities-Indus-

tries-Institutions and Buildings-Formation of the Narrows,

172

THE HORSESHOE CURVE-Up Grade-A Peculiar Curve-Across the

Chasm-A Curious Delusion,

174

GREENWOOD LAKE-Location-Area-Numerous Attractions-Camping Out

-Scenery, .

176

CONEY ISLAND-Area and Location-Discovery-Early History-As a Plea-

sure Resort-New Attractions-Elements of Popularity-Iron Piers-Hotels-Four

Divisions, .

LONG BRANCH-Location-Attractions-Original Settlement-The Beach-

Hotels-Various Sections,

-Attractions-Population,

177

ASBURY PARK AND OCEAN GROVE--Location of Asbury Park-Purchase

of the Land-Incorporation-Beach-Hotels-Lakes-Ocean Grove-Management

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ATLANTIC CITY-Climatic Advantages-Location--Railroad Connections-

Churches and Newspapers-Various Attractions,.

185

CAPE MAY CITY-Location-Early Settlement-Attractions-Cape May Point

-Bathing Facilities-City Avenues-Hotels and Cottages,

186

ments-Management-Attractions-Climate, .

OLD POINT COMFORT-Climate-Location-Fortress Monroe-Hampton-

Neighboring Localities-Social Enjoyments,

188

THE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS-Location-How reached-Mountain

Peaks-Medicinal Spring-Popularity-Climate-Hotels and Cottages-Hot Springs

-Healing Springs-Sweet Springs-Red Sulphur Springs-Scenery, .

191

JEKYL ISLAND-Location-Former Popularity-Recent Purchase-Improve-

193

ST. JOHN'S RIVER-Rise and Course-Steamboat Trip-Orange Groves —

Lake George-Luxuriant Vegetation-Stopping Places-The Everglades - Florida

as a Winter Resort, .

195

TEXAS AND THE GREAT SOUTHWEST - Scenery - The St. Louis
Bridge The Meramec River-The Iron Mountain-Pilot Knob Mountain-The

Ozark Mountain Section-Beautiful Scenes-The Black River-Little Rock-Hot

Springs-Medicinal Character of the Waters-Scenic Beauty-Increasing Popularity

—Texas--Area—Elevation-Soil-Attractions for the Sportsman-Agricultural Pro-

ductions-Austin-The Capitol Building-San Marcos-San Antonio-Rapid Devel-

opment Historical Associations-Natural Bridge-Fort Worth-Court House-The

Brazos River-Big Springs-Approaching the Rocky Mountains-The Sierra Blanca

Mountains-El Paso--Attractions-El Paso del Norte-Fort Bliss-Ysleta,

200

SCENES IN NEW MEXICO-Characteristics of the Region-An Ancient

Country-A Trip from Embudo-Fernandez de Taos-Indian Festival-The Pueblo

de Taos-The Future of the Section,

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HERE AND THERE IN THE GREAT WEST-Starting Point-Warrens-

burg-Agricultural Operations-Great American Desert -Oklahoma-Scenes in Illinois

-In the Vicinity of Ottawa-Deer Park Glen-Bailey's Falls-Iowa-Spirit Lake-

Little Spirit Lake-West Okoboji Lake-Minnesota-Lake Minnetonka-Detroit

Lake-Dakota-Lake Minnewakan, or Devil's Lake,

229

THE ROCKIES AND BEYOND-Nature of the Scenery-The Pioneer-
Leadville-Methods of Travel-Mountain of the Holy Cross-Georgetown-Green
Lake-Bow Knot Loop-Gray's Peak - The Cañons of Colorado-Cheyenne
Cañons-Manitou Springs-Pike's Peak-Rainbow Falls-Garden of the Gods-
Toltec Gorge-Garfield Memorial-Grand Cañon of the Arkansas-The Royal Gorge
-A Steep Grade-Gunnison-Crested Butte-Grotesque Figures-Idaho Springs-
Location-Attractions-Medicinal Springs-The Chicago Lakes-Echo Lake-Hunt-
ing Grounds-The North Park-The Middle Park-The South Park-The San Luis
Park-Elevation and Attractions-A Wild Region-The Green River and Vicinity
-Evanston-Echo Cañon-Tunnel and Bridges-Pillars of Rock-Castle Rock—

Fossil Remains-Rugged Cliffs-Pulpit Rock-The Old Wagon Road-The Weber

Valley-Weber Cañon-The Devil's Slide-A Famous Tree-The Salt Lake Valley

-A Magnificent Region-Should be Visited by Americans, .

247

UTAH AND THE GREAT SALT LAKE—An Interesting Section-Moun-

tain Ranges-Elevations-Sharp Contrasts-Salt Lake City-Evidences of Prosperity

-The Great Salt Lake-Chemical Constituents of the Water-Density-Area of the

Lake Islands-Steamers-Cañons,
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK -Early Visitors-Scientific Exploration
- Reservation by Congress-Form and Area--Elevation-Rivers-Railroads-Mam-

moth Hot Springs-Dead Springs-The Geysers-Great Geyser Basin-Giant

Geyser Other Important Geysers-Mud Volcano-Yellowstone River Falls of the

Yellowstone--Yellowstone Lake-The Grand Cañon-Massive Pillars-Gorgeous

Colors-Falls of Tower Creek-Other Attractions-Governmental Supervision-A

Trip to the Park,

303

THE YOSEMITE VALLEY-Location-Discovery by White Men-Reserved

by the Government-Roads-Area-Height of the Walls-El Capitan-Other Attrac-

tions-The Yosemite Falls-Falls of the Merced River-Wonders of the Tenaya

Cañon-Points of View-The Mariposa Grove-Discovery of the "Big Trees"-

Where They Grow,.

318

THE COLUMBIA RIVER REGION-Course of the River-Magnificent

Scenery-Rapids-The Great Dalles--Mount Hood-The Cascades -- Multnomah

Falls-Pillars of Hercules-Cape Horn-The Grande Ronde Valley -The Willamette

Falls--Canal and Locks-Portland-Astoria-Fisheries-A Trip to Puget Sound-

Mount Tacoma,

322

ALASKA-Largely an Unknown Land-Location-Area-Shore Line-Trip by

Steamer Mountains-Glaciers-Mineral Springs-Rivers-The Yukon River-For-

ests-Climate-Hunting and Fishing-The Mines-Sitka-Population-Indians-

Totem Poles-The Cathedral-Government Buildings-A Sad Story-The Return

Trip-An Interesting Region,

335

Our Nation: The Story of Its Progress and Growth.

INTRODUCTION.

Our Position-The Past and the Present-An Unending Conflict-Self-Govern-

ment by the People an Experiment-Opposing Forces-A Wonderful History-The

Formative Period-George Washington-Remarkable Development-Second War with

England Indians Subdued-Jealous of Foreign Powers-Slavery Overthrown-A Free

Land-The Mission of the Country-The only Source of Danger,

EARLY SETTLEMENTS.

347-356

Progress and Growth of the Nation-Settlement at Jamestown-Experiences

of the Colonists-Establishment of Representative Government-New England-

Arrival of the Pilgrims-The Civil Compact in the Mayflower-Great Difficulties-

Manner of Life-Massasoit-Education-Increase of Population-Union of the

Colonies-John Eliot--King Philip's War-Triumph of the Whites-New York-

Discovery of the Hudson River-Settlement on Manhattan Island-War with Indians

-Surrender to the English-William Penn-Establishment of the Colony on the

Delaware-Prosperity of the New Settlement-Other Colonies,

THE COLONIAL PERIOD.

357-367

General Condition-Belief in Witchcraft-Religious Intolerance-Excuse-Growth

of the Colonies-Forms of Government-French and Indian Aggression-George Wash-

ington-War with the French and Indians-Defeat of General Braddock-The Siege

of Quebec-Rapid Immigration-The Gathering Cloud--Changed Relations-English

Tyranny-Commercial Restrictions-The Stamp Act-Declaration of Rights -The Tax

on Tea British Troops-Opposition to English Interference-A Cargo of Tea De-

stroyed-Retaliation-Preparations for War- First Colonial Congress, 367-379

THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.

Opening of the War for Independence-The Attack at Lexington-The Battle of

Concord-George Washington-John Hancock-Benjamin Franklin-Israel Putnam-

Patrick Henry-Samuel Adams-Gathering of Troops-Aggressive Movements-Ticon-

deroga-Crown Point-Second Continental Congress-Arrival of British Troops-Bat-

tle of Bunker Hill-Washington Appointed Commander-in-Chief- British Evacuation

of Boston-Protection of New York-The British Attack Charleston, . 379-396