After Icebergs with a Painter by Louis Legrand Noble
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About this eBook
| Author | Noble, Louis Legrand, 1813-1882 |
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| LoC No. | 01027843 |
| Title |
After Icebergs with a Painter A Summer Voyage to Labrador and Around Newfoundland. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "After Icebergs with a Painter" by Louis Legrand Noble is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's summer voyage in 1859 with a landscape painter along the northeastern coast of British America, focusing particularly on the study and sketching of icebergs. This richly detailed account captures the beauty of nature and the encounters with various landscapes and seascapes, providing a glimpse into the adventures of its main characters as they navigate the challenges of their expedition. The opening of the narrative introduces the ambitious nature of the journey, with the author and his painter companion expressing their eagerness to explore the icy terrains and marvels of Labrador and Newfoundland. They discuss the rarity and beauty of icebergs, contemplating both the risks and the allure of their expedition. As they embark, they face the discomforts of sea travel, including seasickness, yet remain captivated by the anticipation of the spectacular landscapes awaiting them. The tone sets the stage for a vivid exploration of natural wonders, human curiosity, and the artistry inspired by such magnificent phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Labrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Newfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Icebergs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56529 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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