02475cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000230010610000500012924500770017926400510025630000470030733600260035433700260038033800360040650000310044250800440047352013700051753400450188765300440193265300290197665300370200565300350204285600430207799900170212011329UtSlPG20260610133254.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE151aF1001aF17511 aMurray, Henry A.q(Henry Anthony),d1810-186510aLands of the Slave and the Free; Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-02-01  aProduced by PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Lands of the Slave and the Free; Or, Cuba, the United States, and Canada" by Captain the Hon. Henry A. Murray, R.N. is a travelogue and historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work explores the contrasts and connections between Cuba, the United States, and Canada, delving into themes such as slavery, culture, and the political climate of the time. As Murray embarks on his journey, he provides insights into the societies he encounters, offering readers a window into the complexities of life within these regions.  The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the author's preparations for his voyage from London to New York, capturing the hustle and bustle of departure as he recounts amusing anecdotes involving fellow travelers. It vividly depicts the excitement of embarking on a transatlantic adventure, with descriptions of the steamer and the various characters aboard, including an Irish immigrant and a young American. Murray's observations not only reflect his keen sense of humor but also set the stage for the exploration of wider societal issues, as he plans to delve into the lived experiences in America and how they contrast with those in Europe. The tone is both engaging and insightful, inviting readers to join him on a journey through unfamiliar lands and cultures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Description and travel  aSlavery -- United States  aCanada -- Description and travel  aCuba -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11329  c52775d52775