02830cam a22003733u 4500 72103 UtSlPG 20260610134652.0 m cr n 260607r20231770utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 F1001 Kalm, Pehr, 1716-1779 Travels into North America, Volume 2 (of 3) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-11-12 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 2 (of 3)" by Pehr Kalm is a scientific travel narrative written in the mid-18th century. The work presents an in-depth exploration of North America's natural history, agriculture, and the social practices of its inhabitants, with Kalm drawing on his personal observations and experiences during his travels. The book combines detailed descriptions of botany, agriculture, and the ecological interactions between settlers and indigenous populations, offering readers a nuanced perspective on early American society. At the start of the narrative, Kalm recounts his experiences in New Jersey on December 7, 1748, highlighting the favorable conditions that contribute to higher population growth in the region compared to Europe. He shares anecdotes about local families, detailing their large progeny and longevity, which illustrates the opportunities and social freedoms available in colonial America. Kalm continues by discussing various insects native to the area, including mosquitoes, locusts, and caterpillars, emphasizing their impacts on local agriculture. His observations on the natural environment are enriched with descriptions of the flora, fauna, and daily life of the colonists, setting the stage for a comprehensive study of North America as he saw it in the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Warrington / London: William Eyres, 1770 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 Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798 https://archive.org/details/travelsintonorth01kalm https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72103 112829 112829