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With Californias landscape evolving post-Gold Rush, Kings detailed observations illuminate the regions economic geography. Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. For additional context, explore the supplemental web resource at http//melanie.mccalmont.org, featuring photographs, definitions, and links related to King and his adventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>001 - Chapter 1 The Range</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-chapter-1-the-range--70465388</link><description><![CDATA[Join Clarence King on an exhilarating journey through the Sierra Nevada in his memoir, Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. For additional context, explore the supplemental web resource at http//melanie.mccalmont.org, featuring photographs, definitions, and links related to King and his adventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2254</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,climbing,exploration,geology,history,memoir,mountaineering,nature,science,sierra</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3218b93c5e5f2d15d3edc829a6b12328.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Chapter 6 Kaweah's Run</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-6-kaweah-s-run--70465437</link><description><![CDATA[Join Clarence King on an exhilarating journey through the Sierra Nevada in his memoir, Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. 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Each of the 14 chapters presents a unique theme, from geological histories to human interest stories, including the Maidu Indians and the boundary survey of Yosemite National Park. For additional context, explore the supplemental web resource at http//melanie.mccalmont.org, featuring photographs, definitions, and links related to King and his adventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1439</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,climbing,exploration,geology,history,memoir,mountaineering,nature,science,sierra</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3218b93c5e5f2d15d3edc829a6b12328.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
