"Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Nathaniel Parker Willis is a 19th-century travel journal filled with historical notes that takes readers on a journey through Canada, vividly capturing its landscapes, people, and culture. It shares the author’s perspectives alongside illustrations, revealing the beauty of the Canadian environment and the lives of its people. Starting with different ideas about where the name "Canada" came from, the book discusses the Indigenous people, sharing stories and details about how they lived, their traditions, and how European settlers changed their way of life, giving readers a better understanding of Canada's past and the relationships between native communities and newcomers.
Canadian Scenery, Volume 1 (of 2)
By Nathaniel Parker Willis
Discover a bygone era through insightful observations and historical context, revealing the wonders and challenges faced by a nation in its formative years.
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About the AuthorNathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American writer, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writers including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He became the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. His brother was the composer Richard Storrs Willis and his sister Sara wrote under the name Fanny Fern. Harriet Jacobs wrote her autobiography while being employed as his children's nurse.
Nathaniel Parker Willis, also known as N. P. Willis, was an American writer, poet and editor who worked with several notable American writers including Edgar Allan Poe and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He became the highest-paid magazine writer of his day. His brother was the composer Richard Storrs Willis and his sister Sara wrote under the name Fanny Fern. Harriet Jacobs wrote her autobiography while being employed as his children's nurse.
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