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Title: Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and
the Project Gutenberg team at
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//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a travelogue interspersed with historical commentary written in the mid-19th century. The work likely explores the geography, culture, and people of Canada, presenting an illustrated account enhanced by the author's observations and insights. It aims to celebrate the beauty of the Canadian landscape while also delving into the experiences and conditions of its inhabitants. The opening of the travelogue begins with various interpretations of the origins of the name “Canada,” weaving in anecdotes and reflections on the indigenous inhabitants and their physical characteristics. It paints a vivid picture of their lifestyles, customs, and environments as it discusses their subsistence practices, social structures, and the impact of European settlement on their way of life. The text also delves into the cultural nuances, relationships, and significant events within these early communities to establish a foundational understanding of Canada’s history, as well as the interactions between the native populations and European settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Illustrator: Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854
EBook No.: 47690
Published: Dec 17, 2014
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel
Subject: Canada -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and
the Project Gutenberg team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a travelogue interspersed with historical commentary written in the mid-19th century. The work likely explores the geography, culture, and people of Canada, presenting an illustrated account enhanced by the author's observations and insights. It aims to celebrate the beauty of the Canadian landscape while also delving into the experiences and conditions of its inhabitants. The opening of the travelogue begins with various interpretations of the origins of the name “Canada,” weaving in anecdotes and reflections on the indigenous inhabitants and their physical characteristics. It paints a vivid picture of their lifestyles, customs, and environments as it discusses their subsistence practices, social structures, and the impact of European settlement on their way of life. The text also delves into the cultural nuances, relationships, and significant events within these early communities to establish a foundational understanding of Canada’s history, as well as the interactions between the native populations and European settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Illustrator: Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry), 1809-1854
EBook No.: 47690
Published: Dec 17, 2014
Downloads: 57
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel
Subject: Canada -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.