Voyage of the Paper Canoe by Nathaniel H. Bishop
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About this eBook
| Author | Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 |
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| Title |
Voyage of the Paper Canoe A Geographical Journey of 2500 miles, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, during the years 1874-5. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced 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) |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 -- Travel -- United States |
| Subject | Canoes and canoeing -- United States -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 -- Travel -- Canada, Eastern |
| Subject | Waterways -- United States -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Waterways -- Canada, Eastern -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Canoes and canoeing -- Canada, Eastern -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Atlantic Coast (Canada) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada, Eastern -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32333 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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