Travels in North America, From Modern Writers by William Bingley
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"Travels in North America, From Modern Writers" by William Bingley is a collection of travel narratives written in the early 19th century. The text compiles observations and accounts from various modern writers about their experiences and insights while traveling through North America, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of the geography, culture, and state of the continent during this period. This work is particularly designed for the education of young readers, enriching
their understanding of the world. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of North America, describing its vast dimensions, varied geography, and natural resources while reflecting on the historical context of European colonization. It begins with a broad overview, noting the continent's size, the waterways that facilitate commerce, and the rich natural environment, including flora and fauna specific to the region. Specifically, it highlights the state of the United States and the experiences of various travelers, hinting at the diversity of life and culture that the readers can expect to encounter as they delve deeper into the narratives that follow. The introduction effectively combines factual information with anecdotal experiences to pique the interest of its audience, inviting them to learn more about the dynamics and intricacies of early 19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bingley, William, 1774-1823 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 09001953 |
| Title |
Travels in North America, From Modern Writers With Remarks and Observations; Exhibiting a Connected View of the Geography and Present State of that Quarter of the Globe |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Mexico -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28323 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28323-4 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 798 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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