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My Canadian Leaves (Classic Reprint): An Account of a Visit to Canada in 1864 1865 - Couverture souple

Frances E. O. Monck

 
9781331401797: My Canadian Leaves (Classic Reprint): An Account of a Visit to Canada in 1864 1865

Synopsis

A keenly observed travel diary from a 1860s visit to Canada, offering a vivid slice of life, society, and travel.

Across a string of bustling towns and grand houses, this account follows a traveler’s days from Montreal to Quebec and beyond. Rich with contemporary scenes—balls, concerts, church visits, and chats with officials—the pages capture the mood, fashion, and personal impressions of a year in Canada during the 1860s. It blends travel details with intimate moments, weather notes, and small stories that illuminate life on board ships, at Spencer Wood, and in the capital’s social circles.

What you’ll experience
- firsthand scenes of social life, gatherings, and military and political figures in mid-19th‑century Canada
- travel notes, ship journeys, and daily routines that reveal the pace and color of the era
- descriptions of winter clothing, fur accessories, and fashion as the season changes
- small, human moments and anecdotes that personalize historical events

Ideal for readers of historical diaries, 19th‑century travel writing, and Canadian social history.

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