Celebrated American Caverns - Horace Carter Hovey - Bog

Celebrated American Caverns: Especially Mammoth, Wyandot, And Luray is a book written by Horace Carter Hovey and originally published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive study of three of the most famous and spectacular caves in the United States: Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, Wyandot Cave in Indiana, and Luray Caverns in Virginia.The author provides a detailed description of each cave, including its history, geology, and the various formations found within. Hovey also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the beauty and grandeur of these natural wonders.In addition to the scientific information, Hovey also shares anecdotes and stories about the caves, including tales of early explorers and visitors. He also discusses the tourism industry that has developed around these caverns, and the various amenities and attractions that have been added to make them more accessible to visitors.Overall, Celebrated American Caverns: Especially Mammoth, Wyandot, And Luray is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural wonders of the United States, or the history of tourism in the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.