TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kalm,Pehr
AU  - Forster,Johann Reinhold
TI  - Travels into North America, Volume 3 (of 3)
AV  - E151F1001 
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Scientific expeditions
KW  - United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
KW  - Natural history -- United States
KW  - Canada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
KW  - Natural history -- Canada
N1  - Release date is 2024-01-17; 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.); Originally published; Warrington / London: William Eyres, 1770
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/travelsintonorth01kalm
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72737
ER  -