02491cam a22003253u 4500 14828 UtSlPG 20260610133340.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 F1001 Faucher de Saint-Maurice, 1844-1897 Les îles: Promenades dans le golfe Saint-Laurent : Une partie de la Côte Nord, l'île aux Oeufs, l'Anticosti, l'île Saint-Paul, l'archipel de la Madeleine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-28 Produced by Wallace McLean, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. "Les îles: Promenades dans le golfe Saint-Laurent" by Faucher de Saint-Maurice is a travel narrative likely written during the late 19th century. This work explores the captivating natural landscapes and unique lives of the people living along the Saint Lawrence Gulf, particularly focusing on islands such as l'Île aux Oeufs and Anticosti, providing readers with vivid imagery and anecdotes from the journey. The opening of the narrative introduces the vibrant atmosphere aboard the steamer "Napoléon III" as it prepares to depart for the islands. The author describes the bustling dock filled with cargo and various characters, setting the scene for a diverse group of passengers including sailors, a medical student, and the amiable Agénor Gravel. As the boat heads toward the unknown, the narrator reflects on his personal connections to the region, particularly through memories tied to his late family. The initial chapters blend lively maritime impressions with deeper themes of isolation, camaraderie, and the contrasts between urban life and rural existence on the islands, effectively drawing the reader into the charm and challenges of life by the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- History Walker, Hovenden, Sir, 1656?-1728 Saint Lawrence, Gulf of https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14828 56216 56216