"Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska" is a travel narrative written by Charles Warren Stoddard. In this work, Stoddard recounts his journey through the Rocky Mountains and his exploration of Alaska. Originally published in 1896, the narrative provides readers with a firsthand account of the landscapes, people, and adventures encountered by the author during his travels. Charles Warren Stoddard was an American author, editor, and lecturer known for his travel writings and essays. In "Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska," Stoddard likely offers vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the unique features of the Alaskan wilderness. The narrative may also include insights into the cultural and social aspects of the regions he visited. For readers interested in late 19th-century travel literature, exploration of the American West, and Alaskan adventures, Stoddard's account provides a valuable historical perspective and a glimpse into the spirit of adventure during that era.

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Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska By Charles Warren Stoddard There was no sleep during the closing night-not one solitary wink; all laws were dead-letters-alas that they should so soon arise again from the dead!-and when the wreath of stars that crowns the golden statue of Our Lady on the high dome, two hundred feet in air, and the wide-sweeping crescent under her shining feet, burst suddenly into flame, and shed a lustre that was welcomed for miles and miles over the plains of Indiana-then, I assure you, we were all so deeply touched that we knew not whether to laugh or to weep, and I shall not tell you which we did. The moon was very full that night, and I didn't blame it!

"Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska" by Charles Warren Stoddard immerses readers in an awe-inspiring journey through some of nature's grandest landscapes. Stoddard's lyrical prose and adventurous spirit paint vivid pictures of the untamed beauty of Alaska, evoking a profound appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. This captivating travelogue enthralls armchair explorers and travel enthusiasts alike, transporting them to breathtaking terrains and igniting a sense of wanderlust. Whether trekking through rugged mountains or discovering native wildlife, readers will feel the exhilaration of venturing into the unexplored frontiers of the Alaskan wilderness.

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Charles Warren Stoddard (1843-1909) was an American author. He began writing verses, which he sent anonymously to a local newspaper. They met with great success and were later published with the modest title Poems by Charles Warren Stoddard. In 1864 he visited the South Sea Islands and from there wrote his Idyls - letters which he sent to a friend who had them published in book form. He made four other trips to the South Sea Islands, and gave his impressions in Lazy Letters from Low Latitudes and The Island of Tranquil Delights (1904). He visited Molokai several times, and wrote his interesting little book, The Lepers of Molokai (1885). In 1873 he started on a long tour as special correspondent of the San Francisco Chronicle. He travelled over Europe and went as far east as Palestine and Egypt. He sent considerable matter to his newspaper, much of which was never reprinted, though some of it was among his best work. His other works include: Over the Rocky Mountains to Alaska (1899), In the Footprints of the Padres (1902) and A Bit of Old China (1912).