Portrait of George Wharton James

George Wharton James

George Wharton James was an American popular lecturer, photographer, journalist and editor. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he emigrated to the United States as a young man after being ordained as a Methodist minister.

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The Indians of the Painted Desert Region: Hopis, Navahoes, Wallapais, Havasupais

"The Indians of the Painted Desert Region" by George Wharton James is an ethnographic account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the...

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What the White Race May Learn from the Indian

"What the White Race May Learn from the Indian" by George Wharton James is a reflective treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores ...

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The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain

"The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain" by George Wharton James is an engaging narrative that blends elements of biography and animal i...

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Scenic Mount Lowe and Its Wonderful Railway

"Scenic Mount Lowe and Its Wonderful Railway" by George Wharton James is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores th...

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The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It

"The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It" by George Wharton James is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehen...

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Living the Radiant Life: A Personal Narrative

"Living the Radiant Life: A Personal Narrative" by George Wharton James is a personal narrative written in the early 20th century. This work explores ...

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The Story of Scraggles

"The Story of Scraggles" by George Wharton James is a charming tale that falls within the category of children's literature, written during the early ...

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Picturesque Pala The Story of the Mission Chapel of San Antonio de Padua Connected with Mission San Luis Rey

"Picturesque Pala" by George Wharton James is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the story of the Mission Chape...

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The Old Franciscan Missions Of California

"The Old Franciscan Missions of California" by George Wharton James is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book delves int...

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The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter

"The Lake of the Sky" by George Wharton James is an extensive natural history and travel guide focused on Lake Tahoe, written in the early 20th centur...

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Quit Your Worrying!

"Quit Your Worrying!" by George Wharton James is a self-help book written in the early 20th century. The author, who appears to have been deeply affec...

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