Dans l'extrême Far West: Aventures d'un émigrant dans la Colombie anglaise
"Dans l'extrême Far West: Aventures d'un émigrant dans la Colombie anglaise" by R. B. Johnson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the adventures of a young emigrant as he embarks on a journey to the British Columbian region, enticed by tales of gold and adventure. The narrative explores themes of exploration, the spirit of adventure, and the social dynamics experienced during the perilous journey. Theopening of the work establishes some context for the emigrant's motivations, outlining the alluring tales of wealth from gold mines in British Columbia that inspired many to seek their fortunes. The main character, driven by a spirit for adventure, decides to accompany a gold seeker returning from Australia on the voyage to this new land. The first chapter highlights the mixed company of adventurers they encounter aboard the ship, delving into the social hierarchies and dynamics between passengers of various classes. The protagonist reflects on the camaraderie and naivety of youth, setting the stage for the challenges and experiences that lie ahead in pursuit of fortune in the uncharted West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnson, R. Byron (Richard Byron) |
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| Translator | Talandier, Alfred, 1822-1890 |
| Title | Dans l'extrême Far West: Aventures d'un émigrant dans la Colombie anglaise |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Translation of: Very Far West Indeed |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project and The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | British Columbia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42590 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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