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100 1 _aBishop, Nathaniel H.
_q(Nathaniel Holmes),
_d1837-1902
245 1 0 _aVoyage of the Paper Canoe :
_bA Geographical Journey of 2500 miles, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, during the years 1874-5.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-11
508 _aProduced by Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Voyage of the Paper Canoe" by Nathaniel H. Bishop is a geographical travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the author's adventurous journey in a lightweight paper canoe, navigating through the waterways of North America, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico. Central to the book is Bishop's exploration of various interconnected rivers and lakes, shedding light on the geography and cultures encountered along the way. At the start of the book, the author prepares for his voyage, emphasizing the unique characteristics of his paper canoe and the intention to traverse as many natural waterways as possible with minimal portages. After departing from Quebec on July 4, 1874, his journey unfolds with descriptions of stunning landscapes, challenges faced in navigating the currents, and interactions with the local communities along the route. He makes notable references to the extinct Great Auk and the maritime dangers posed by icebergs, illustrating the rich and often perilous nature of his expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 -- Travel -- United States
653 _aCanoes and canoeing -- United States -- History -- 19th century
653 _aAtlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Description and travel
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
653 _aBishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 -- Travel -- Canada, Eastern
653 _aWaterways -- United States -- History -- 19th century
653 _aWaterways -- Canada, Eastern -- History -- 19th century
653 _aCanoes and canoeing -- Canada, Eastern -- History -- 19th century
653 _aAtlantic Coast (Canada) -- Description and travel
653 _aCanada, Eastern -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32333
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