| Author |
Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 |
| Contributor |
Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
| Editor |
Channing, William Ellery, 1817-1901 |
| Editor |
Thoreau, Sophia E., 1819-1876 |
| LoC No. |
07017111
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| Title |
A Yankee in Canada, with Anti-slavery and reform papers.
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| Original Publication |
United States: Ticknor and Fields, 1866.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Yankee_in_Canada,_with_Anti-Slavery_and_Reform_Papers
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| Note |
The first three chapters appeared in Putnam's magazine 1853 under the title of "Excursion to Canada".
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| Note |
First edition, edited by Sophia Thoreau and W. E. Channing.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
"Prayers" was attributed to Thoreau by mistake, only a prayer in verse included being his. The essay itself, first published in the Dial, is by Emerson and is now published in his Natural history of the intellect.
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| Contents |
A Yankee in Canada: Concord to Montreal. Quebec and Montmorenci. St. Anne. The walls of Quebec. The scenery of Quebec; and the River St. Lawrence -- Anti-slavery and reform papers: Slavery in Massachusetts. Prayers. Civil disobedience. A plea for Captain John Brown. Paradise (to be) regained. Herald of freedom. Thomas Carlyle and his works. Life without principle. Wendell Phillips before the Concord Lyceum. The last days of John Brown.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Yankee in Canada, with Anti-slavery and reform papers" by Henry David Thoreau is a travel narrative combined with essays on social reform, written in the mid-19th century. This work captures Thoreau's observations during his journey from Concord, Massachusetts, to Canada, weaving together reflections on his experiences and thoughts on pressing moral issues like anti-slavery. The narrative is characterized by Thoreau's keen eye for nature and social conditions, which allows readers to explore both the landscapes he encounters and the societal critiques he presents. The opening of the book details Thoreau's journey as he travels from Concord to Montreal, beginning with his observations of the changing landscape and the initial excitement of venturing into a foreign territory. He describes his fellow travelers and the natural beauty he encounters along the way, likening the scenery to a military landscape during autumn. As he arrives in Canada, he reflects on the cultural differences he observes, particularly the presence of Canadian French speakers and the distinct atmosphere that captivates him. Thoreau's introspective musings set the tone for both his travel experiences and his broader commentary on society, making the reader eager to dive deeper into the full exploration of his thoughts and adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Brown, John, 1800-1859
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| Subject |
Slavery -- United States
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| Subject |
Québec (Province) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70123 |
| Release Date |
Feb 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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