| Author |
Carpenter, Frank G. (Frank George), 1855-1924 |
| LoC No. |
24026448
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| Title |
Canada and Newfoundland
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| Original Publication |
Garden City: Doubleday, Page & company, 1924.
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| Series Title |
Carpenter's world travels
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Canada and Newfoundland" by Frank G. Carpenter is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work explores the vast landscapes, unique cultures, and abundant natural resources of Canada, specifically focusing on the regions of Newfoundland and its historical significance. Carpenter combines his observations from extensive travels with insights into the socio-economic aspects of the places he visits, aiming to educate readers about the richness of Canadian life. The opening of the book invites readers into a journey through Canada, introducing the vastness of the country and highlighting its natural wealth. Carpenter mentions that Canada is nearly as large as all of Europe and discusses its potential for population growth due to its vast uncultivated lands. He shares his experiences visiting different parts of Canada, such as the St. Lawrence River and the cod fisheries of Newfoundland. The narrative sets up a tone of excitement and discovery, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the United States and Canada, suggesting that these two lands share a similar heritage that invites exploration and understanding. (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 |
Canada -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Newfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71640 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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