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The Blue Grotto of Capri, by Alexandre Dumas -- Mount Blanc and Chamouni, by Percy Bysshe Shelley -- The Dead Sea, by Pierre Loti -- Mount Vesuvius, by Charles Dickens -- The falls of the Rhine, by Victor Hugo -- In Arctic and Antarctic Seas, by Lord Dufferin and W. G. Burn Murdock -- The Desert of Sahara, by Eugene Fromentin -- Fingal's Cave, by Sir Walter Scott and John Keats -- In the Himalayas, by G. W. Steevens -- Niagara Falls, by Anthony Trollope and Charles Dickens -- Fuji-San, by Sir Edwin Arnold -- The Cedars of Lebanon, by Alphonse de Lamartine -- The Giant's Causeway, by William Makepeace Thackery -- The Great Glacier of the Selkirks, by Douglas Sladen -- Mauna Loa, by Lady Brassey -- Trollhätta, by Hans Christian Anderson -- The Grand Canyon of Colorado, by C. F. Gordon-Cumming -- The Rock of Gibraltar, by Augustus J. C. Hare -- Thingvalla, by Lord Dufferin -- Land's End and Logan Rock, by John Ayrton Paris -- Mount Hekla, by Sir Richard F. Burton -- Victoria Falls, by David Livingstone -- The Dragon-tree of Orotava, by Alexander von Humboldt -- Mount Shasta, by J. W. Boddam-Wheatham -- The Lagoons of Venice, by John Ruskin -- The Cataracts of the Nile, by Amelia B. Edwards -- In the Alps, by Théophile Gautier -- The Vale of Kashmir, by Andrew Wilson -- The Lake of Pitch, by Charles Kingsley -- The Lachine Rapids, by Douglas Sladen -- Lake Rotorua, by H. R. Haweis -- The Big Trees of California, by C. F. Gordon-Cumming -- Gersoppa Falls, by W. M. Yool -- Etna, by Alexandre Dumas -- Pike's Peak and the Garden of the Gods, by Iza Duffus Hardy -- The Great Geysir of Iceland, by Sir Richard F. Burton -- The Rapids of the Danube, by William Beattie -- The Mammoth Cave, by Bayard Taylor -- Stromboli, by Alexandre Dumas -- The High Woods, by Charles Kingsley -- The Yo-semité Valley, by C. F. Gordon-Cumming -- The Golden Horn, by Alphonse de Lamartine -- The Yellowstone, by Rudyard Kipling.
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"Greatest Wonders of the World, as Seen and Described by Famous Writers" by Esther Singleton is a collection of travel writings edited and translated in the early 20th century. The compilation showcases vivid and emotive impressions from renowned authors who reflect on natural wonders around the globe, focusing on their awe-inspiring effects rather than mere geographic details. This work aims to evoke a sense of wonder and imagination, catering not only to those who have experienced these sights firsthand but also to readers engaging in travel through literature. The opening of this collection sets forth Singleton’s vision of capturing the emotional responses of thoughtful travelers as they encounter magnificent natural features. Various vignettes introduce some of the notable wonders, including the enchanting Blue Grotto of Capri, where a traveler describes their trepidation and ultimate astonishment upon entering a stunning azure cavern. Additional excerpts hint at further explorations of magnificent locations such as Mont Blanc, the Dead Sea, and Mount Vesuvius, presenting a tapestry of descriptions that blend historical reference with a personal touch—drawing readers into the diverse landscapes and experiences that have captivated these famous writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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