Project Gutenberg 2024-01-17 Public domain in the USA. 197 Kalm, Pehr 1716 1779 Kalm, Pieter Kalm, Peter Kalms, Pehr Kalm, Pietari Forster, Johann Reinhold 1729 1798 Forster, John Reinhold Forster, Joannes Reinoldus Travels into North America, Volume 3 (of 3) $aWarrington / London :$bWilliam Eyres, $c1770, pubdate 1771. 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.) "Travels into North America, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Pehr Kalm is a scientific travelogue written in the mid-18th century. This volume details Kalm's observations and experiences as he traverses North America, focusing on its natural history, agriculture, and the customs and manners of its inhabitants. The author's keen interest in botany and ecology is evident as he documents various plant species and their applications, as well as the societal structures of the colonies he visits. The opening of the book sets the stage for Kalm's journey, beginning with a detailed description of the geography and climate of the areas he explores. He recounts his struggles with the harsh elements while navigating rivers and mountains, including his encounters with local flora and fauna. Kalm interacts with different communities, particularly the French and Native Americans, sharing insights into their ways of life, agriculture practices, and even medical remedies. His observations are complemented by his reflections on how the physical environment shapes the experiences of the people living there, hinting at a broader commentary on the interaction between society and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/travelsintonorth01kalm 20201225082107kalm 1770 GB Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Scientific expeditions United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Natural history -- United States Canada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Natural history -- Canada E151 F1001 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American Category: Science - Biology Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 648071 2025-06-28T14:46:25.521207 text/html 592984 2024-01-17T14:02:12 text/html 1570972 2025-06-28T14:46:38.053206 application/epub+zip 1581335 2025-06-28T14:46:28.891193 application/epub+zip 267411 2025-06-28T14:46:27.040195 application/epub+zip 1648240 2025-06-28T14:46:43.551142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1581889 2025-06-28T14:46:36.600173 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412275 2025-06-28T14:46:23.343209 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392299 2024-01-17T14:02:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18394 2025-06-28T14:46:43.707100 application/rdf+xml 15789 2025-06-28T14:46:27.298190 image/jpeg 2589 2025-06-28T14:46:27.170203 image/jpeg 1538767 2025-06-28T14:46:25.582231 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