Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico : The Story of its Early Explorations, as told by Jim White

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

White, Jim, 1882-1946

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico" by Jim White is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work focuses on the early explorations of the Carlsbad Caverns, detailing Jim White's personal adventures and discoveries within these stunning underground formations. The book serves to chronicle the transformation of the caverns from a hidden wonder into a recognized national monument. The narrative follows Jim White as he unexpectedly discovers the grandeur of the Carlsbad Caverns during his youth. Through detailed descriptions, readers experience his dangerous descents, thrilling expeditions in darkness, and the search for beautiful formations inside the cave, including stalactites and stalagmites. The exploration narrative extends from his initial lone adventures to his collaboration with a young Mexican boy known as the "Kid", culminating in their prolonged exploratory journey that reveals the caverns' majestic beauty. Ultimately, White's persistent efforts and passionate advocacy lead to the establishment of the cave as a national park, highlighting not just the geological wonder but the human spirit of exploration and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-09-14