The North-West Passage by land by Milton and Cheadle
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"The North-West Passage by Land" by Viscount Milton and W. B. Cheadle is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles an expedition across North America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with the aim of exploring a route to British Columbia via the northern passes of the Rocky Mountains. The authors blend their observations of the landscapes, Indigenous interactions, and the challenges faced during their travels, providing readers
with insight into the exploration of this largely uncharted territory at that time. The opening of the narrative sets the scene for the journey, beginning with the authors' departure from Liverpool to Quebec. They describe sailing through rough weather and encountering a diverse group of fellow passengers, each with their own quirks and stories. From Quebec, the explorers travel through notable locations like Niagara and St. Paul, Minnesota, while also engaging in discussions about the ongoing conflicts with Indigenous peoples and the challenges posed by their environment. Milton and Cheadle introduce their companion, Mr. Treemiss, and describe their initial struggles in navigating the American landscape, hinting at the trials that lie ahead as they prepare to embark on their journey into the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Milton, William Fitzwilliam, Viscount, 1839-1877 |
|---|---|
| Author | Cheadle, Walter B. (Walter Butler), 1835-1910 |
| LoC No. | 02000290 |
| Title |
The North-West Passage by land Being the narrative of an expedition from the Atlantic to the Pacific, undertaken with the view of exploring a route across the continent to British Columbia through British territory, by one of the northern passes in the Rocky Mountains |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Cassell, Petter and Galpin,1865. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Northwest, Canadian -- Description and travel |
| Subject | British Columbia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69759 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69759-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 757 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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