| Author |
Vernède, R. E. (Robert Ernest), 1875-1917 |
| Illustrator |
Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916 |
| Title |
The Fair Dominion: A Record of Canadian Impressions
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The start from Liverpool -- The steerage passage -- Landing in Canada -- A fairly long day in Quebec -- The attraction of the Saguenay -- Ste. Anne de Beaupré and a traveller's vow -- A habitant village and its notaire -- Glimpses of Montreal -- Toronto, Niagara Falls, and a negro porter -- Maskinongé fishing on the French River -- Some superficial reflections at Sudbury -- Through the highlands of Ontario -- The old timers of Kildonan and the new timers of Winnipeg -- A prairie town and the prairie police -- In Calgary -- The Americanisation question -- Among the ready-made farms -- Into the Rockies with a defender of the faith -- A hot bath in Banff -- Canada and woman -- The lakes among the clouds -- A solitary ride into the Yoho Valley -- The fruit lands of Lake Windermere -- The Selkirks: a grizzly-bear country -- An eighty-mile walk through the Columbia Valley -- From Golden to the coast -- A little about Vancouver city -- The happy farmers of the island -- A chat with the Prime Minister of British Columbia and a big fire at Victoria -- Back through Ottawa.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Fair Dominion: A Record of Canadian Impressions" by R. E. Vernède is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book presents the author's observations and experiences as he explores various regions of Canada, reflecting on the cultural and natural landscapes he encounters. The narrative seems poised to capture both the beauty and complexities of Canadian life, inviting readers to join him on a captivating journey through the country's impressive terrains and the sociopolitical dynamics at play. The opening of the work introduces the author as he departs from Liverpool aboard the S.S. "Empress of Britain", preparing for a new adventure in Canada. He muses about the mixed emotions of emigrants leaving their homeland and contrasts the bustling environment of Liverpool with the tranquility of Canadian landscapes. The narrative quickly transitions to the shipboard experience in steerage, where the author interacts with a diverse group of fellow passengers, sharing anecdotes about their lives and hopes for the new world. The overarching theme in this early portion is the anticipation of arrival and the collective journey of those seeking opportunity amidst the vastness of Canada, setting the stage for Vernède's exploration of the various facets of Canadian life. (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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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62844 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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