Travels Through Canada and the United States of North America in the - Years 1806, 1807, and 180

This 1811 book, reissued here in the 'improved' 1814 edition, is packed with fascinating anecdotes and observations on colonial society.

List of contents

Preface to the second edition; Introduction to the first edition; 1. Passage to the Grand Bank; 2. Hire of houses at Quebec; 3. Origin of the name of Quebec; 4. Chateau St. Louis; 5. Upper Town of Quebec; 6. Curious jargon in the market place; 7. Climate of Lower Canada; 8. Soil of Lower Canada; 9. Population of Lower Canada; 10. Handsome children; 11. Government of Lower Canada; 12. Commerce of Lower Canada; 13. Trade between Canada and the United States; 14. Society of the towns in Lower Canada; 15. Amusements and diversions; 16. Literature, arts, and sciences; 17. Roman Catholic clergy; 18. Aborigines of North America; 19. Face of Lower Canada; 20. Canadian animals; 21. Forest trees; 22. Leave Quebec; 23. Town of Three Rivers; 24. Leave Three Rivers.

Summary

First published in 1811, and here reissued in its 'corrected and improved' second edition (1814), John Lambert's Travels is packed with fascinating descriptions and lively anecdotes. Volume 1 describes Newfoundland and Quebec, the French, British and Native American communities, trade, religion, and exotic foods including maple sugar and 'stinking cheese'.

Product details

• Authors: John Lambert
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.07.2011
• EAN: 9781108033268
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03326-8
• No. of pages: 626
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - North American History; Travels through Canada and the United States of North America in the Years 1806, 1807, and 1808 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, North America, HISTORY / North America, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of the Americas, North America (USA and Canada)