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Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 1 of 2] — John Shaqi

Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 1 of 2]Weld, Isaac

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Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 1 of 2]

Name: Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 1 of 2]
Author: Weld, Isaac

Weld, Isaac

Canada -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800; United States -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800

_Voyage to Quebec down the St.           page 331
             Lawrence.—A Bateau preferable to a
             Keel Boat.—Town of
             Sorelle.—Ship-building
             there.—Description of Lake St.
             Pierre.—Batiscon.—Charming Scenery
             along the Banks of St. Lawrence.—In
             what respects it differs from the
             Scenery along any other River in
             America.—Canadian Houses.—Sketch of
             the Character and Manners of the lower
             Classes of Canadians.—Their
             Superstition.—Anecdote.—St. Augustin
             Calvaire.—Arrive at Quebec_


                            +LETTER + XXIV.

           _Situation of the City of                page 341
             Quebec.—Divided into Upper and Lower
             Town.—Description of each.—Great
             Strength of the Upper Town.—Some
             Observations on the Capture of Quebec
             by the English Army under General
             Wolfe.—Observations on Montgomery’s
             and Arnold’s Attack during the
             American War.—Census of Inhabitants of
             Quebec.—The Chateau.—The Residence of
             the Governor.—Monastery of the
             Recollects.—College of the
             Jesuits.—One Jesuit remaining of great
             Age.—His great Wealth.—His Character.
             —Nunneries.—Engineer’s Drawing
             Room.—State
             House.—Armoury.—Barracks.—Market-place.—Dogs
             used in Carts.—Grandeur of the
             Prospects from Parts of the Upper
             Town.—Charming Scenery of the
             Environs.—Description of Montmorenci
             Water Fall.—Of La Chaudiere Water
             Fall_


                             +LETTER + XXV.

           _Of the Constitution, Government, Laws,  page 361
             and Religion of the Provinces of Upper
             and Lower Canada.—Estimate of the
             Expences of the Civil List, of the
             Military Establishment, and the
             Presents to the Indians.—Salaries of
             certain Officers of the Crown.—Imports
             and Exports.—Taxes._


                            +LETTER + XXVI.

           _Of the Soil and Productions of Lower    page 379
             Canada—Observations on the Manufacture
             of Sugar from the Maple-tree.—Of the
             Climate of Lower Canada.—Amusements of
             People of all Descriptions during
             Winter.—Carioles.—Manner of guarding
             against the Cold.—Great Hardiness of
             the Horses.—State of the River St.
             Lawrence on the Dissolution of
             Winter.—Rapid Progress of Vegetation
             during Spring.—Agreeableness of the
             Summer and Autumn Seasons_


                            +LETTER + XXVII.

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