| Author |
Kalm, Pehr, 1716-1779 |
| Translator |
Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798 |
| Title |
Travels into North America, Volume 2 (of 3)
|
| Original Publication |
Warrington / London: William Eyres, 1770, pubdate 1771.
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
|
| Summary |
"Travels into North America, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Pehr Kalm is a scientific travel narrative written in the mid-18th century. The work presents an in-depth exploration of North America's natural history, agriculture, and the social practices of its inhabitants, with Kalm drawing on his personal observations and experiences during his travels. The book combines detailed descriptions of botany, agriculture, and the ecological interactions between settlers and indigenous populations, offering readers a nuanced perspective on early American society. At the start of the narrative, Kalm recounts his experiences in New Jersey on December 7, 1748, highlighting the favorable conditions that contribute to higher population growth in the region compared to Europe. He shares anecdotes about local families, detailing their large progeny and longevity, which illustrates the opportunities and social freedoms available in colonial America. Kalm continues by discussing various insects native to the area, including mosquitoes, locusts, and caterpillars, emphasizing their impacts on local agriculture. His observations on the natural environment are enriched with descriptions of the flora, fauna, and daily life of the colonists, setting the stage for a comprehensive study of North America as he saw it in the 18th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
|
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
|
| Subject |
Scientific expeditions
|
| Subject |
United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
|
| Subject |
Natural history -- United States
|
| Subject |
Canada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
|
| Subject |
Natural history -- Canada
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72103 |
| Release Date |
Nov 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
