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The Falls Of Niagara - Softcover

T. Nelson & Sons

 
9780461645293: The Falls Of Niagara

Synopsis

The Falls Of Niagara: Being A Complete Guide La All The Points Of Interest Around And In The Inmediate Neighbourhood Of The Great Cataract. This nineteenth?century traveler’s handbook surveys Niagara Falls from both the American and Canadian sides, guiding visitors to the finest viewpoints and nearby sights. It covers key overlooks such as Prospect Point, Table Rock, and the Terrapin Tower, and describes experiences like the Maid of the Mist voyage and the Cave of the Winds, as well as Goat Island, Luna Island, the Three Sisters, and Bath Island. The volume also describes the Niagara Suspension Bridge, Clifton House, Lundy’s Lane battlefield, Brock’s Monument, and other nearby locales, interweaving historical anecdotes with practical details on routes, hotels, and ferries. In addition to sightseeing, it includes a geology section explaining the encasing strata and the Falls’ retreat, plus legends (e.g., the White Canoe) and poetry celebrating the cataract’s grandeur. A classic nineteenth?century guide to a world wonder.

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