Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada - Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canad

Klappentext Volume 2 of Jameson's hugely successful 1838 work describes the Great Lakes region in summer. Zusammenfassung Anna Jameson (1794–1860) was an inspirational figure to young nineteenth-century feminists. The publication of this three-volume book in 1838 secured her growing literary reputation. It records her impressions of the Great Lakes region, and includes literary reflections, particularly on the German Romantics. Volume 2 focuses on her summer journeys. Inhaltsverzeichnis The return of summer; Sternberg's novels; Detached thoughts; Mrs. MacMurray; Niagara in summer; Story of a slave; The rapids; Schiller's Don Carlos; A dream; The Niagara district; Buffalo; Canadian stage coaches; The emigrant; Town of Hamilton; Town of Brandtford; Forest scenery; Roads in Canada; Blandford; A forest château; The pine woods; Miss Martineau; Town of London; Women in Canada; The Talbot country; Story of an emigrant boy; Some account of Colonel Talbot; Journey to Chatham; The Post Office in Canada; The Moravian Delawares; Anecdote of an Indian; Voyage across Lake St. Clair; The American emigrants; Detroit; War of Pontiac; Contrast between the Canadian and the American shores; Churches at Detroit.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Anna Jameson, Jameson Anna
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108033558
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03355-8
• Pagine: 352
• Serie: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - North American History; Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada 3 Volume Paperback Set
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Canada, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Social and cultural history, History of the Americas