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245 1 0 _aAljaska en de Canada-spoorweg :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1892
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-29
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
520 _a"Aljaska en de Canada-spoorweg" is a travelogue written by an anonymous author, likely in the late 19th century. The book chronicles an extensive journey through Canada and Alaska, showcasing the landscapes, people, and experiences encountered along the way. The narrative appears to delve into the author's personal observations and reflections as they navigate the transcontinental route via train and ship. The opening of the travelogue introduces the reader to the author's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean aboard the ship Normandie. The various entries recount the progression of the journey, noting the changing weather and landscapes as they approach America. The author describes the sights along the way, transitions from sea to land, and their eagerness to travel through Canada towards Alaska. Notable mentions include the bustling atmosphere of the ship during the national holiday, the landscapes seen from the deck, and reflections on the importance and challenges of building the Canadian Pacific Railroad. This rich and descriptive beginning sets the tone for an adventure filled with exploration, cultural encounters, and the contemplation of the evolving Canadian and Alaskan territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- Description and travel
653 _aAlaska -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14830
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