Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 281 Murray, Henry A. (Henry Anthony) 1810 1865 Murray, Henry Anthony Lands of the Slave and the Free; Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders "Lands of the Slave and the Free; Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada" by Captain the Hon. Henry A. Murray, R.N. is a travelogue and historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work explores the contrasts and connections between Cuba, the United States, and Canada, delving into themes such as slavery, culture, and the political climate of the time. As Murray embarks on his journey, he provides insights into the societies he encounters, offering readers a window into the complexities of life within these regions. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the author's preparations for his voyage from London to New York, capturing the hustle and bustle of departure as he recounts amusing anecdotes involving fellow travelers. It vividly depicts the excitement of embarking on a transatlantic adventure, with descriptions of the steamer and the various characters aboard, including an Irish immigrant and a young American. Murray's observations not only reflect his keen sense of humor but also set the stage for the exploration of wider societal issues, as he plans to delve into the lived experiences in America and how they contrast with those in Europe. The tone is both engaging and insightful, inviting readers to join him on a journey through unfamiliar lands and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en United States -- Description and travel Slavery -- United States Canada -- Description and travel Cuba -- Description and travel E151 F1001 F1751 Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 1302065 1246387 2024-10-05T09:08:16.414771 2023-10-05T08:59:22.727918 text/html text/html 1232007 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1886852 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2076978 2024-10-05T09:08:37.376666 application/epub+zip 2104803 2024-10-05T09:08:22.726768 application/epub+zip 583540 2024-10-05T09:08:19.411753 application/epub+zip 2052266 2024-10-05T09:08:47.530655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1972494 2024-10-05T09:08:34.481702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 959926 2022-09-05T12:46:19.245381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1160975 1160953 2024-10-05T09:08:13.333800 2023-10-05T08:59:20.503882 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1162055 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 460560 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1162051 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 460363 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22685 2024-10-05T09:08:47.686602 application/rdf+xml 24406 2024-10-05T09:08:20.051755 image/jpeg 4703 2024-10-05T09:08:19.735745 image/jpeg 2063224 2024-10-05T09:08:16.564770 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog