| Author |
Chappell, Edward, 1792-1861 |
| LoC No. |
02022457
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| Title |
Narrative of a Voyage to Hudson's Bay in His Majesty's Ship Rosamond
Containing Some Account of the North-eastern Coast of America and of the Tribes Inhabiting That Remote Region
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Andrew Sly, Stephen Hutcheson, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
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| Summary |
"Narrative of a Voyage to Hudson's Bay in His Majesty's Ship Rosamond" by Lieutenant Edward Chappell is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work details Chappell's experiences and observations during his voyage to Hudson's Bay, focusing on the geography and the indigenous tribes inhabiting the northeastern coast of America. It promises a blend of adventure, exploration, and cultural insights into the lives of the local tribes he encounters. The opening of the narrative introduces Lieutenant Chappell as a young naval officer preparing for a voyage that diverges from his initial expectations of conflict to the remote and icy regions of Hudson's Bay. The ship Rosamond sets sail amidst a mixture of apprehension and anticipation. Chappell recounts the various ports they pass, his experiences with fellow naval officers, and the logistical challenges faced during the initial stages of the journey. The descriptions of the ship's journey through challenging waters and the growing sense of trepidation as they approach the unknown territory set the stage for an in-depth examination of the geography and cultures Chappell is about to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Northwest, Canadian -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Eskimos
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| Subject |
Hudson Bay
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| Subject |
Cree language -- Dictionaries -- English
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| Subject |
English language -- Dictionaries -- Cree
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54088 |
| Release Date |
Feb 2, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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