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Author Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867
Editor Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Illustrator Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
Translator Lloyd, Hannibal Evans, 1771-1847
Title Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-1834, part 1
Series Title Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 22
Credits E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
Summary "Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the journey of Prince Maximilian as he explores the landscapes, peoples, and cultures of North America from 1832 to 1834. With a strong focus on natural history and ethnography, the narrative aims to capture the essence of the Native American tribes and the natural environment they inhabit, contributing significant insights to the annals of exploration. The opening of the narrative details Maximilian's voyage from Europe to America, highlighting the anticipation and experiences during the journey. He describes the challenges of sailing, the excitement upon seeing land, and his initial impressions of Boston upon arrival. The text vividly depicts the 4th of July celebrations in the city, with its bustling crowds and cultural differences. Maximilian annotates his observations on the local flora, architecture, and indigenous peoples, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of the American wilderness that follows in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject Indians of North America
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject Indians of North America -- Languages
Subject Natural history -- United States
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EBook-No. 38784
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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