Travels Into North America, by Peter Kalm
Condition: VeryGood.
"Travels Into North America" by Pehr Kalm is an engaging 18th-century exploration account featuring his keen observations throughout the continent. Kalm meticulously catalogs various plant species, agricultural practices, and provides insights into the cultural interactions between French settlers and Native American communities. The narrative is rich with geographical and climatic descriptions, detailing the rugged challenges he faced while navigating rivers and mountains. Notably, Kalm offers some of the earliest documented accounts of iconic sites like Niagara Falls. This work stands as a valuable historical resource, illuminating the complexities of 18th-century North American life, flora, and fauna with a dash of scholarly charm."
Very mild shelfwear. In slipcase.
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"Travels Into North America" by Pehr Kalm is an engaging 18th-century exploration account featuring his keen observations throughout the continent. Kalm meticulously catalogs various plant species, agricultural practices, and provides insights into the cultural interactions between French settlers and Native American communities. The narrative is rich with geographical and climatic descriptions, detailing the rugged challenges he faced while navigating rivers and mountains. Notably, Kalm offers some of the earliest documented accounts of iconic sites like Niagara Falls. This work stands as a valuable historical resource, illuminating the complexities of 18th-century North American life, flora, and fauna with a dash of scholarly charm."
Very mild shelfwear. In slipcase.
Imprint Society
Hardcover
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