The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884 : Letters by Lady Clara Rayleigh
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"The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884: Letters by Lady Clara Rayleigh" is a collection of letters written during the late 19th century, detailing the experiences and observations of Clara Lady Rayleigh. This work offers a unique glimpse into the historical context of scientific gatherings and international collaboration at a time when Canada was emerging as a significant contributor to British imperial endeavors. The letters chronicle Lady Rayleigh's journey aboard a ship
to Montreal, her reflections on the harsh Atlantic weather, and her interactions with notable scientific figures, all leading up to the British Association's meeting. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Lady Clara Rayleigh's voyage to Canada, where she shares her discomfort during a stormy Atlantic crossing and her delight at witnessing majestic icebergs. She describes the camaraderie aboard the ship, the challenges faced by herself and her fellow passengers, and their anticipation for their arrival in Quebec. The letters weave personal experiences with broader themes of scientific exploration and cross-cultural interactions, highlighting the enthusiasm and complexity surrounding the British Association's historic meeting in Montreal as well as Lady Rayleigh's social engagements during the trip. Through her detailed observations and reflections, readers gain insight into the social dynamics and the vibrant cultural landscape of Canada in the late 19th century, making it an appealing read for those interested in history and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rayleigh, Clara, Lady, -1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The British Association's Visit to Montreal, 1884 : Letters |
| Credits | Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6876 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06876-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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