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A Summer in the Wilderness
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023417228
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Experience the untamed beauty of 19th-century America in Charles Lanman's A Summer in the Wilderness: embracing a canoe voyage up the Mississippi and around Lake Superior. This meticulously prepared republication invites you to journey through the heartland with a classic travel narrative. Lanman's account chronicles a remarkable canoe trip, offering a vivid portrayal of the wilderness landscapes of Michigan and the surrounding waterways.
Embark on an adventure that captures the spirit of exploration, as Lanman navigates the mighty Mississippi River and the expansive waters of Lake Superior. This book provides a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, documenting the natural wonders and challenges encountered during a summer of canoe travel. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of travel and the allure of the American wilderness. Discover a timeless adventure that continues to inspire and captivate.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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