Recreations Of A Long Vacation: Or A Visit To Indian Missions In Upper Canada (1846)

By James Beaven

Book Overview

Recreations of a Long Vacation: Or a Visit to Indian Missions in Upper Canada is a book written by James Beaven and originally published in 1846. The book is a memoir of Beaven's travels to Upper Canada, where he visited various Indian missions and observed the lives of the indigenous people living there.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Beaven's journey. In the first chapter, Beaven describes his departure from England and his arrival in Canada. He then goes on to describe his journey to the Indian missions, where he spent several months observing the daily lives of the indigenous people.Throughout the book, Beaven provides detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the indigenous people he encounters. He also provides insights into the challenges they face, including poverty, disease, and discrimination.In addition to his observations of the indigenous people, Beaven also provides descriptions of the natural beauty of the region. He writes about the forests, lakes, and rivers that he encounters on his journey, and he describes the wildlife that he sees.Overall, Recreations of a Long Vacation: Or a Visit to Indian Missions in Upper Canada is a fascinating account of life in Upper Canada in the mid-19th century. It provides valuable insights into the lives of indigenous people and the challenges they faced during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165481014
• ISBN13: 9781165481019
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"