02782cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000330012824501760016126400510033730000470038833600260043533700260046133800360048750000310052350802310055452014360078553400450222165300370226665300440230365300370234785600430238499900170242728323UtSlPG20260610133639.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a09001953 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aBingley, William,d1774-182310aTravels in North America, From Modern Writers :bWith Remarks and Observations; Exhibiting a Connected View of the Geography and Present State of that Quarter of the Globe 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2009-03-13 aProduced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) a"Travels in North America, From Modern Writers" by William Bingley is a collection of travel narratives written in the early 19th century. The text compiles observations and accounts from various modern writers about their experiences and insights while traveling through North America, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of the geography, culture, and state of the continent during this period. This work is particularly designed for the education of young readers, enriching their understanding of the world. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of North America, describing its vast dimensions, varied geography, and natural resources while reflecting on the historical context of European colonization. It begins with a broad overview, noting the continent's size, the waterways that facilitate commerce, and the rich natural environment, including flora and fauna specific to the region. Specifically, it highlights the state of the United States and the experiences of various travelers, hinting at the diversity of life and culture that the readers can expect to encounter as they delve deeper into the narratives that follow. The introduction effectively combines factual information with anecdotal experiences to pique the interest of its audience, inviting them to learn more about the dynamics and intricacies of early 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMexico -- Description and travel aUnited States -- Description and travel aCanada -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28323 c69232d69232