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Voyage of the Paper Canoe by Nathaniel H. Bishop

"Voyage of the Paper Canoe" by Nathaniel H. Bishop is a geographical travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts the author's adventurous journey in a lightweight paper canoe, navigating through the waterways of North America, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico. Central to the book is Bishop's exploration of various interconnected rivers and lakes, shedding light on the geography and cultures encountered along the way. At the start of the book, the author prepares for his voyage, emphasizing the unique characteristics of his paper canoe and the intention to traverse as many natural waterways as possible with minimal portages. After departing from Quebec on July 4, 1874, his journey unfolds with descriptions of stunning landscapes, challenges faced in navigating the currents, and interactions with the local communities along the route. He makes notable references to the extinct Great Auk and the maritime dangers posed by icebergs, illustrating the rich and often perilous nature of his expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902
Title Voyage of the Paper Canoe
A Geographical Journey of 2500 miles, from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico, during the years 1874-5.
Credits Produced by Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 -- Travel -- United States
Subject Canoes and canoeing -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Subject Atlantic Coast (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject Bishop, Nathaniel H. (Nathaniel Holmes), 1837-1902 -- Travel -- Canada, Eastern
Subject Waterways -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Subject Waterways -- Canada, Eastern -- History -- 19th century
Subject Canoes and canoeing -- Canada, Eastern -- History -- 19th century
Subject Atlantic Coast (Canada) -- Description and travel
Subject Canada, Eastern -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 32333
ISBN (HTML) 979-8-238-32333-6
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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