Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 1443 Murray, Henry A. (Henry Anthony) 1810 1865 Murray, Henry Anthony Lands of the Slave and the Free; Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada 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.) Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en United States -- Description and travel Slavery -- United States Canada -- Description and travel Cuba -- Description and travel E151 F1001 F1751 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 1302188 2025-08-05T07:25:11.948153 text/html 1232007 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/html 2077077 2025-08-05T07:25:31.125030 application/epub+zip 2104859 2025-08-05T07:25:17.725115 application/epub+zip 583599 2025-08-05T07:25:14.712098 application/epub+zip 2052214 2025-08-05T07:25:40.410968 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1972492 2025-08-05T07:25:28.442078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 959926 2022-09-05T12:46:19.245381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1160919 2025-08-05T07:25:09.212634 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1140967 2024-10-28T18:37:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1162055 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1162051 2020-12-25T18:52:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22290 2025-08-05T07:25:40.640015 application/rdf+xml 24406 2025-08-05T07:25:15.330098 image/jpeg 4703 2025-08-05T07:25:15.024101 image/jpeg 460560 2020-12-25T18:52:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 1886852 2020-12-25T18:52:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 460363 2020-12-25T18:52:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 2063260 2025-08-05T07:25:12.086110 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog