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Rival of the Yosemite – The Cañon of the south fork of King’s River, California

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Rival of the Yosemite – The Cañon of the south fork of King’s River, California

John Muir

This article, a walking tour of the Cañon including many charcoal illustrations, was published in the Century Illlustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 43, Nov - April 1881-82. A national park on the lines proposed herein by Mr. Muir, eventually named Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park, was established by Act of Congress, dated October 1, 1890.(Summary by Michele Fry)

Year of Publication: 1891Genres: Exploration
Running Time: 01 hour 09 minutes 25 seconds(4 chapters)
Language: EnglishRead by: Michele Fry
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The Nights
Part I. It's General Character; Trip to the Valley
Michele Fry
15:54
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The Nights
Part II. Chief Features: Valley Floor; Tyndall Cañon, Paradise Cañon, A Summer Scene
Michele Fry
21:27
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The Nights
Part III. From Yosemite to King's River; Destructive Tendencies; Game and Sport
Michele Fry
17:04
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Part IV. Excursions from the Valley: Mts. Tyndall, Kearsarge, and Whitney; Tehipitee Valley; Need of Another Great National Park
Michele Fry
15:00

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