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_aKalm, Pehr, _d1716-1779 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTravels into North America, Volume 3 (of 3) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-01-17 | ||
| 508 | _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Travels into North America, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Pehr Kalm is a scientific travelogue written in the mid-18th century. This volume details Kalm's observations and experiences as he traverses North America, focusing on its natural history, agriculture, and the customs and manners of its inhabitants. The author's keen interest in botany and ecology is evident as he documents various plant species and their applications, as well as the societal structures of the colonies he visits. The opening of the book sets the stage for Kalm's journey, beginning with a detailed description of the geography and climate of the areas he explores. He recounts his struggles with the harsh elements while navigating rivers and mountains, including his encounters with local flora and fauna. Kalm interacts with different communities, particularly the French and Native Americans, sharing insights into their ways of life, agriculture practices, and even medical remedies. His observations are complemented by his reflections on how the physical environment shapes the experiences of the people living there, hinting at a broader commentary on the interaction between society and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cWarrington / London: William Eyres, 1770 |
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| 653 | _aScientific expeditions | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aCanada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Canada | ||
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_aForster, Johann Reinhold, _d1729-1798 |
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| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/travelsintonorth01kalm | |
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