Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park, Texas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park, Texas" by Anonymous is a guidebook primarily focused on the trails and natural features of Big Bend National Park, written in the mid-20th century. This publication serves as a valuable resource for visitors, offering insights into the park's flora, geological features, and the legendary story of the lost mine. The book intertwines historical intrigue with practical information for hikers exploring the beauty of the Texas landscape. The guide provides a detailed description of the trail leading to Lost Mine Peak, highlighting different plants and geological formations, each marked by numbered stakes for easy reference. In addition to botanical features, the book recounts the legend of the Lost Mine, believed to house precious ore, and explores its historical context, including encounters with indigenous tribes and Spanish explorers. Alongside practical hiking information, the guide emphasizes the unique ecological and geological significance of the park, making it an engaging companion for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-06-12