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Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men

By Mrs. (Anna) Jameson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Venture into 19th-century Canada through the eyes of a traveler as she journeys through frozen landscapes and encounters the rich cultures of Indigenous tribes.

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2011-02-09
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Summary

"Sketches in Canada, and Rambles among the Red Men" by Mrs. (Anna) Jameson is a recounting of the author's travels through Canada, during which she shares her interactions with the environment and Indigenous tribes inhabiting the region. Jameson uses descriptive language to paint a picture of Canada's unique splendor and difficulties, particularly the harshness of winter and the evolving cultural landscape of cities like Toronto and natural wonders like Niagara. The story begins with her arrival in what she describes as a desolate Toronto, setting the stage for her difficult journey through frozen landscapes. Throughout the book, there is a mix of the author's own experiences and observations on society, highlighting the cultural and natural dynamics of 19th-century Canada. She experiences the warmth and liveliness of sleigh rides and emotionally engages with interactions with Indigenous tribes.

About the Author

Anna Brownell Jameson was an Anglo-Irish art historian whose work spanned art and literary criticism, philosophy, travel writing, and feminism. She became very well known for her extensive writings. Jameson was connected to some of the most prominent names of the period including Joanna Baillie, Fanny Kemble, Elizabeth Barrett-Browning and Robert Browning, Harriet Martineau, Ottilie von Goethe, Lady Byron, Harriet Hosmer, Ada Lovelace, Charles and Elizabeth Eastlake, and Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon.

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