Canoeing in Kanuckia by Charles Ledyard Norton and John Habberton
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About this eBook
| Author | Norton, Charles Ledyard, 1837-1909 |
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| Author | Habberton, John, 1842-1921 |
| LoC No. | 01021735 |
| Title |
Canoeing in Kanuckia Or, Haps and Mishaps Afloat and Ashore of the Statesman, the Editor, the Artist, and the Scribbler |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Canoeing in Kanuckia" by Charles Ledyard Norton and John Habberton is a humorous account of a canoeing adventure written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces a group of four friends—the Statesman, the Editor, the Artist, and the Scribbler—who embark on a lively and somewhat chaotic canoe trip, filled with mishaps and amusing interactions as they navigate the waterways of North America. At the start of the story, the four characters, each with distinct personalities, gather in anticipation of their summer adventure. They eagerly admire a beautiful canoe named Rochefort, which becomes the catalyst for their decision to organize a cruise. As they set off on their journey, they encounter various challenges, from preparing their gear to managing their canoes in adverse weather conditions. The opening highlights their camaraderie and the comedic misadventures that stem from their differences, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of friendship, nature, and the art of canoeing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canoes and canoeing |
| Subject | Québec (Province) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52338 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 14, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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