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100 1 _aBagby, George William,
_d1828-1883
245 1 0 _aCanal Reminiscences :
_bRecollections of Travel in the Old Days on the James River & Kanawha Canal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-20
508 _aProduced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Canal Reminiscences" by George William Bagby is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book presents a nostalgic reflection on travel along the James River and Kanawha Canal during a bygone era, recounting the experiences and observations of the author as he navigates the waterways of Virginia. It serves as a personal exploration of the culture, society, and transportation methods of the time. Bagby's reminiscences capture the charm and slower pace of life during his travels in the 1830s to 1850s, detailing the characters he encountered, such as the skilled batteau-men who expertly maneuvered their vessels through natural obstacles. He shares vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the joyful gatherings at plantations along the canal, and the camaraderie of fellow passengers aboard the packet boats. As he reminisces about the transition from canal travel to the rise of railroads, Bagby reflects on the changes in society, economy, and lifestyle, bringing both humor and poignancy to his recollections. The book serves as a valuable window into a specific historical period, illustrating not only the logistics of canal travel but also the social dynamics and personal anecdotes interwoven with the journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- Description and travel
653 _aBagby, George William, 1828-1883
653 _aInland navigation -- Virginia
653 _aCanal-boats -- Virginia
653 _aJames River and Kanawha Canal (Va.) -- Navigation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62708
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