Project Gutenberg 2014-12-17 Public domain in the USA. 174 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 2 (of 2) Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Canadian Scenery, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a descriptive travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the natural beauty and cultural elements of Canada, particularly focusing on the regions surrounding Montreal, Quebec, and the Eastern Townships. The text likely captivates readers with vivid imagery and observations about the landscapes, urban centers, and societal aspects of Canadian life during that time. At the start of the narrative, Willis presents an expansive overview of the rural and urban landscapes of the Montreal district, detailing the geographical features and agricultural potential of the region. He describes the lush areas along the St. Lawrence River, highlighting Montreal's significance as a commercial hub. The text also includes observations on public edifices, such as the impressive Catholic cathedral and various educational institutions. Further, Willis sets the stage for future discussions on Quebec and other regions, with a keen focus on environmental details, societal dynamics, and the prospects for emigration and settlement, providing a rich context for understanding Canadian scenery and life in the 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Canada -- Description and travel Canada -- History F1001 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) 430093 2025-07-19T07:48:10.988799 text/html 400555 2024-10-24T13:06:49 text/html 8858916 2025-07-19T07:48:17.476297 application/epub+zip 8866888 2025-07-19T07:48:12.521797 application/epub+zip 231226 2025-07-19T07:48:11.658781 application/epub+zip 8966861 2025-07-19T07:48:21.079238 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8948538 2025-07-19T07:48:16.661288 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320395 2022-09-21T16:02:47.086988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380202 2025-07-19T07:48:10.306847 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 380527 2014-12-17T09:13:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17920 2025-07-19T07:48:21.217221 application/rdf+xml 11672 2025-07-19T07:48:11.765775 image/jpeg 2264 2025-07-19T07:48:11.711788 image/jpeg 9092456 2025-07-19T07:48:11.199794 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