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Title: Travels into North America, Volume 1 (of 3)
Original Publication: Warrington / London: William Eyres, 1770, pubdate 1771.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Travels into North America, Volume 1" by Pehr Kalm is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. This comprehensive work documents Kalm’s explorations and observations in North America, particularly focusing on its natural history, agricultural practices, and the civil, ecclesiastical, and commercial state of the country at the time. It offers insight into the manners of the inhabitants and includes detailed reflections on various subjects that capture the essence of life in colonial America. At the start of the narrative, Kalm embarks on his journey from Gravesend, England, aboard a ship heading for Philadelphia. He describes the progression of their voyage, detailing the landscapes and experiences encountered during the crossing, including the challenges posed by the weather and sea conditions. As he navigates through the English Channel and into the Atlantic, Kalm takes note of natural phenomena, marine life, and the people he encounters. The opening sets the stage for his detailed descriptions and observations of American flora and fauna, as well as the socio-economic conditions he observes upon arriving in Philadelphia, marking a significant introduction to his greater exploration of the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kalm, Pehr, 1716-1779
Translator: Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798
EBook No.: 71849
Published: Oct 10, 2023
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Scientific expeditions
Subject: United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Natural history -- United States
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Natural history -- Canada
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Travels into North America, Volume 1 (of 3)
Original Publication: Warrington / London: William Eyres, 1770, pubdate 1771.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Travels into North America, Volume 1" by Pehr Kalm is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. This comprehensive work documents Kalm’s explorations and observations in North America, particularly focusing on its natural history, agricultural practices, and the civil, ecclesiastical, and commercial state of the country at the time. It offers insight into the manners of the inhabitants and includes detailed reflections on various subjects that capture the essence of life in colonial America. At the start of the narrative, Kalm embarks on his journey from Gravesend, England, aboard a ship heading for Philadelphia. He describes the progression of their voyage, detailing the landscapes and experiences encountered during the crossing, including the challenges posed by the weather and sea conditions. As he navigates through the English Channel and into the Atlantic, Kalm takes note of natural phenomena, marine life, and the people he encounters. The opening sets the stage for his detailed descriptions and observations of American flora and fauna, as well as the socio-economic conditions he observes upon arriving in Philadelphia, marking a significant introduction to his greater exploration of the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kalm, Pehr, 1716-1779
Translator: Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798
EBook No.: 71849
Published: Oct 10, 2023
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Scientific expeditions
Subject: United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Natural history -- United States
Subject: Canada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Natural history -- Canada
LoCC: History: America: United States
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.