Project Gutenberg 2020-07-20 Public domain in the USA. 109 Bagby, George William 1828 1883 Addums, Mozis Bagby, G. W. (George William) Meekins, G. W. (George Washington) Meekins, George Washington Canal Reminiscences Recollections of Travel in the Old Days on the James River & Kanawha Canal Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Canal Reminiscences" by George William Bagby is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book presents a nostalgic reflection on travel along the James River and Kanawha Canal during a bygone era, recounting the experiences and observations of the author as he navigates the waterways of Virginia. It serves as a personal exploration of the culture, society, and transportation methods of the time. Bagby's reminiscences capture the charm and slower pace of life during his travels in the 1830s to 1850s, detailing the characters he encountered, such as the skilled batteau-men who expertly maneuvered their vessels through natural obstacles. He shares vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the joyful gatherings at plantations along the canal, and the camaraderie of fellow passengers aboard the packet boats. As he reminisces about the transition from canal travel to the rise of railroads, Bagby reflects on the changes in society, economy, and lifestyle, bringing both humor and poignancy to his recollections. The book serves as a valuable window into a specific historical period, illustrating not only the logistics of canal travel but also the social dynamics and personal anecdotes interwoven with the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Virginia -- Description and travel Bagby, George William, 1828-1883 Inland navigation -- Virginia Canal-boats -- Virginia James River and Kanawha Canal (Va.) -- Navigation TC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 63944 2025-06-25T04:36:48.298502 text/html 40567 2024-10-18T04:36:59 text/html 89371 2025-06-25T04:36:50.269485 application/epub+zip 87977 2025-06-25T04:36:48.692487 application/epub+zip 57452 2025-06-25T04:36:48.482489 application/epub+zip 118738 2025-06-25T04:36:51.566487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108548 2025-06-25T04:36:49.941489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78354 2022-09-28T09:27:58.588255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 53811 2025-06-25T04:36:48.186481 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33980 2024-10-18T04:36:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17644 2025-06-25T04:36:51.682457 application/rdf+xml 11337 2025-06-25T04:36:48.542487 image/jpeg 1996 2025-06-25T04:36:48.513472 image/jpeg 113389 2025-06-25T04:36:48.310517 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