Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 2 of 2]

** "Travels Through the States of North America, and the Provinces of Upper and Lower Canada" by Isaac Weld, Junior, is a captivating record of late 1700s North America through the eyes of a traveler. The story showcases Weld's journey through Canada and the United States where he takes note of things such as landscape, the way different people lived and agricultural habits in the late 1700s. Early on, Weld leaves Quebec and heads toward Montreal. During the journey, he describes the Canadian landscape along the St. Lawrence River, the nature of Canadian horses and drivers, and the town of Trois Rivieres, offering a glimpse into the lives of its people in terms of farming and culture. The narrative is likely filled with comparisons between Canadian and American life, as the author examines the differing cultures and economies of that time. **