Word: peakes
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...closing Mr. Peak described the Yosemite Valley in California. The approach to the valley is covered with the great trees of California, many of which are over 400 feet high. El Capitaine Rock, two-thirds of a mile high and the largest single boulder in the world, is one of the notable sights of this picturesque valley...
...Peck, in describing his ride up Pike's Peak at night, spoke of the rugged beauty of this mountain, which is over 14,000 feet high. At the top an unusual view may be had of the deep abysses and chaotic masses of rock strata below...
...United States. Among his experiences, as special correspondent of the Boston Herald, which he will describe this evening, are a tour into the Yosemite Valley, the mountain home of the waterfall and cascade; a stage trip through the large forests; a horse-back ride up Pike's Peak at night, a bicycle trip over the desert, and a visit to the great farms...
During the song, Clytaemnestra comes from the palace to make a thank-offering to the gods, and as the chorus concludes its chant, she describes in a magnificent passage, the progress of the beacon fires from peak to peak. Clytaemnestra then enters the palace, and the first episode comes to a close...
Professor Davis has just returned from a two weeks trip to the mountains of North Carolina. He ascended Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, and crossing the Blue Ridge at several points, continued the examination of the different strata. Some account of his observations will be given at an early meeting of the Geological Conference...