Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men by Mrs. Jameson
"Sketches in Canada, and Rambles among the Red Men" by Mrs. Jameson is a collection of travel writings likely composed in the mid-19th century. This work reflects on the author's experiences and observations during her travels through Canada, focusing particularly on her encounters with the Indigenous people and the evolving landscape of places like Toronto and Niagara. Through her vivid descriptions, Mrs. Jameson captures the unique charm and challenges of Canadian winter,immersing readers in her perspective of a land marked by both natural beauty and cultural complexity. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Canada during its formative years, beginning with the author’s arrival in Toronto, which she describes as a stark and melancholy wilderness. She shares her arduous journey, filled with frozen landscapes and challenging travel conditions, contrasting her expectations with the stark reality she encounters. As she reflects on her experiences, from the animated sleigh rides to her interactions with Indigenous tribes, including a poignant meeting with the Chippewa chief and his companions, Mrs. Jameson reveals her fascination and deep emotional engagement with the people and places she documents. The early chapters offer a blend of personal narrative and keen social observation, positioning Mrs. Jameson as a thoughtful traveler navigating the intersections of culture and nature in 19th-century Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860 |
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| LoC No. | 02010634 |
| Title | Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Iona Vaughan, Ross Cooling, Mark Akrigg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Canada |
| Subject | Ontario -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35224 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 261 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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