| Author |
Steele, Eliza R. |
| LoC No. |
rc01002659
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| Title |
A summer journey in the west
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| Original Publication |
New York: John. S. Taylor, and Co., 1841.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Summer Journey in the West" by Eliza R. Steele is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author’s extensive summer tour across significant regions such as the great lakes, the prairies of Illinois, and the rivers of the Midwest, conveying both personal observations and practical information for future travelers. The work is intended to serve as a guide, detailing distances and amenities encountered along the way, thus combining elements of travel literature with a hint of historical documentation. The opening portion introduces the narrative with a heartfelt letter, dated June 14th, 1840, in which the author shares her reflections as she navigates the scenic Hudson River aboard a steamboat. Her vibrant descriptions bring the landscape to life, from the picturesque towns to the geological features that define the American countryside. Steele's keen observations provide details that evoke the beauty of the places she visits, alongside historical anecdotes and charming sketches of inhabitants. As she enters Albany, the writing shifts to highlight her experiences of worship and moral observations about the town's society, suggesting that her journey is both a physical and spiritual exploration. The tone is infused with a sense of wonder and curiosity, inviting readers to share in her discoveries and emotions as she embarks on this fascinating voyage through mid-19th-century America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F476: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory
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| Subject |
Northwest, Old -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Middle West
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| Subject |
New York (State) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Missouri -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Ohio River Valley -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Steele, Eliza R.
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| Subject |
Middle West -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71725 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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