A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky
A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky

Author: W. Forwood

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781502540966

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It is our purpose to describe, from our own observations made in the spring of 1867, and from the observations of others, that grand and weird cavern known as the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, a wonder of its kind, unequaled in America or in the world, within whose sublime portals travelers have confessed the most profound awe at entrance, and the greatest rapture when its glorious mysteries were made visible to them. Finding the object to be one of greater magnitude than was anticipated, it occurred to us, as an afterthought, that a short sketch might interest a friend at home. In executing this intention, it was soon discovered that a surprising number of pages were required to give even a brief intelligible outline of the great cavern. It was then suggested that the sketch which had been commenced should be extended, and published in book form, that the information it contained might be accessible to the general public, instead of being restricted to one or two friends, as at first designed. In preparing this history of the Mammoth Cave, we make as much use as possible of the materials just mentioned, collating their agreements and disagreements with our own observations. We are chiefly indebted, however, to the valuable Manual of Professor Wright for all measurements and material facts, such as can be acquired only by a protracted series of observations; and we trust that this general announcement of the authorities that we draw upon will serve us in many instances instead of quotation marks.

An Historical and Descriptive Narrative of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky
An Historical and Descriptive Narrative of the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky

Author: William Stump 1820-1892 [From Forwood

Publisher: Palala Press

Published: 2016-05-04

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781355464297

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Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave

Author: Horton H. Hobbs III

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-06-14

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 3319537180

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This book reveals the science and beauty of Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave, which has played an important role in the natural sciences. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary treatment of the cave, combining insights from leading experts in fields ranging from archeology and cultural history to life science and geosciences. The first animals specialized for cave life in North America, including beetles, spiders, crayfish, and fish, were discovered in Mammoth Cave in the 1840s. It has also been used and explored by humans, including Native Americans, who mined its sulfate minerals and later African-American slaves, who made a map of the cave. More recent stories include 'wars' between commercial cave owners, epic exploration trips by modern cave explorers, and of course tourism. The first section of the book is an extensive description including maps and photos of the cave, its basic structural pattern, and how it relates to the surface landscape. The second section covers the human history of utilization and exploration of the cave, including mining, tourism, and medical experiments. Cave science is the topic of the third section, including geology, hydrology, mineralogy, climatology, paleontology, ecology, biodiversity, and microbiology. The fourth section looks to the future, with an overview of environmental issues facing Mammoth Cave managers. The book is intended for anyone interested in caves in general and Mammoth Cave in particular, experts in one discipline seeking information about other areas, and researchers and students interested in the many avenues of pursuit possible in Mammoth Cave.