Ancient Chinese account of the Grand Canyon, or course of the Colorado by McAllan
"Ancient Chinese Account of the Grand Canyon, or Course of the Colorado" by Alexander M'Allan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the connections between ancient Chinese mythology and the geographical features of North America, specifically the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. M'Allan aims to draw parallels between ancient Chinese records and the topography of America, suggesting that the Grand Canyon is captured inthese texts as a significant site. At the start of this work, M'Allan presents intriguing interpretations of ancient Chinese records that describe phenomena like multiple suns and moons, while linking these celestial references to the recognizable landscapes and features of North America. He explores the mythological connections of North America being likened to a "Mulberry Tree," suggesting that ancient cultures understood and observed landscapes and phenomena that could be directly related to the Grand Canyon. The author uses these narratives to propose a framework that connects ancient writings with the modern understanding of the Grand Canyon's grandeur, beauty, and tumultuous nature, setting the stage for further exploration of historical ties that might transcend the conventional understanding of geography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McAllan, Alexander, 1847- |
|---|---|
| Title | Ancient Chinese account of the Grand Canyon, or course of the Colorado |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Chinese |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34909 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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