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100 1 _aBingley, William,
_d1774-1823
245 1 0 _aTravels 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-13
508 _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.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMexico -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aCanada -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28323
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