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100 1 _aWeld, Isaac,
_d1774-1856
245 1 0 _aTravels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 2 of 2]
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-08-02
508 _aTim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Travels Through the States of North America, and the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada" by Isaac Weld, Junior, is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This travelogue captures the author's explorations and observations in North America, focusing on the regions of Canada and the United States during his journey from 1795 to 1797. It likely covers a range of themes including geography, social customs, agricultural practices, and encounters with local populations, providing valuable insights into the cultural and economic landscape of the time. The opening of the work describes the author's departure from Quebec and his journey toward Montreal, highlighting the conveniences of travel in this area due to well-established post houses. Weld details the landscape along the St. Lawrence River, noting its beauty and the character of the Canadian horses and drivers. He also provides a brief description of Trois Rivieres, illustrating the town's features and the lifestyle of its inhabitants, particularly in relation to agriculture and social customs. The narrative sets up a travel narrative rich with observations that contrast the lives of Canadians and Americans, indicating the author's intent to compare and analyze the differing cultures and economies of the regions he explores. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aCanada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65981
999 _c106803
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