Canada for Gentlemen by James Seton Cockburn
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About this eBook
| Author | Cockburn, James Seton |
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| Title | Canada for Gentlemen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Canada for Gentlemen" by James Seton Cockburn is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author’s experiences and observations as he embarks on a journey from England to Canada, primarily focusing on the challenges faced by emigrants. Through his correspondence, Cockburn shares insights about travel, the people he meets, and the adjustments required to navigate life in a new country. The opening of the book introduces Cockburn as he writes letters to his mother, detailing his voyage aboard the S.S. "Montreal" and subsequent experiences in Canada. He describes the excitement of traveling, the initial camaraderie with fellow passengers, and moments of seasickness during the difficult journey. Upon arriving in Canada, he recounts his first impressions of the country, the hospitality of locals, and the challenges of finding work. The letters frame Cockburn's thoughts about his future, the struggles of settling in a new land, and the strong bonds he maintains with family back home, setting the stage for a reflective exploration of his emigration experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- Emigration and immigration |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6755 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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