Peeps at Many Lands: Canada
by OpenStories
Original author: J. T. Bealby
"Peeps at Many Lands: Canada" by J. T. Bealby is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This work provides an exploration of Canada's diverse landscapes, culture, and industries. Through vivid descriptions and rich illustrations, the book aims to serve as a visual and literary introduction to the nation's geography, its climate, and the way of life among its inhabitants. The opening of the book presents a panoramic overview of Canada, highlighting its vastness—covering one-third of the British Empire—and its geographical features, including the major provinces and diverse terrains. Bealby introduces the reader to the diversity of Canadian life, from bustling southern cities to the untouched northern wilderness, all while discussing the significance of natural resources such as wheat and timber. He sets a tone of admiration for Canada's beauty and vast potential, inviting readers to appreciate both its scenic splendor and the cultural richness that comes with its history and peoples.
Peeps at Many Lands: Canada, by J. T. Bealby. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #49763.
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16 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: The Great Dominion694 words
- 2.Chapter II: The Far West1,556 words
- 3.Chapter III: Home-Life in Canada1,537 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Winter Sports1,766 words
- 5.Chapter V: Fifty Below Zero1,341 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Law and Order in Canada1,934 words
- 7.Chapter VII: The Ship of the Prairie2,486 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Golden Wheat and the Big Red Apple1,575 words
- 9.Chapter IX: Canadian Timber1,861 words
- 10.Chapter X: Wealth in Rock and Sand1,807 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Spoils of Sea and Wood984 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Waterways805 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Fighting the Iroquois Indians2,303 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Habitant of the St. Lawrence Shore907 words
- 15.Chapter XV: The Home of Evangeline745 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Redskin, Eskimo, and Chink1,906 words