Project Gutenberg
2014-12-17
Public domain in the USA.
199
Willis, Nathaniel Parker
1806
1867
Willis, N. P. (Nathaniel Parker)
Willis, N. Parker (Nathaniel Parker)
Bartlett, W. H. (William Henry)
1809
1854
Bartlett, William Henry
Bartlett, W.H. (William Henry)
Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and
the Project Gutenberg team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net
"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.)
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
en
Canada -- Description and travel
Canada -- History
F1001
Text
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
458688
2025-07-19T07:48:00.290904
text/html
429977
2024-10-24T13:06:07
text/html
6958138
2025-07-19T07:48:06.373818
application/epub+zip
6966088
2025-07-19T07:48:01.678817
application/epub+zip
231994
2025-07-19T07:48:00.910817
application/epub+zip
7075207
2025-07-19T07:48:10.013821
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
7055747
2025-07-19T07:48:05.642871
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
329362
2022-09-21T16:02:30.317373
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
420636
2025-07-19T07:47:59.698878
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
420956
2014-12-17T09:11:30
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
18099
2025-07-19T07:48:10.143779
application/rdf+xml
15575
2025-07-19T07:48:01.007849
image/jpeg
2630
2025-07-19T07:48:00.959844
image/jpeg
6954743
2025-07-19T07:48:00.478882
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
en.wikipedia
en.wikipedia