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Summer On The Lakes In 1843

Summer On The Lakes In 1843

Fuller, S. M.

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Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryMidwest

ISBN10: 1419149946
ISBN13: 9781419149948
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.42 Width: 7.60 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
Summer on the Lakes in 1843 is a non-fiction book written by Sarah Margaret Fuller, also known as S.M. Fuller. The book is a vivid and detailed account of her travels and experiences during the summer of 1843, when she journeyed from Boston to the Great Lakes region of the United States.Fuller's book is a mix of travelogue, memoir, and cultural commentary. She describes the landscape, flora, and fauna of the regions she visited, as well as the people she met along the way. She also reflects on the history and culture of the Native American tribes she encountered, as well as the settlers and pioneers who were beginning to populate the region.Throughout the book, Fuller offers her own opinions and insights on a variety of topics, including gender roles, education, and social justice. She was a pioneering feminist and intellectual of her time, and her writing reflects her progressive views on these issues.Summer on the Lakes in 1843 is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early years of the United States' westward expansion. It is also a beautifully written and engaging work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.These boats come in and out every day, and still afford a cause for general excitement. The people swarm down to greet them, to receive and send away their packages and letters. To me they seemed such mighty messengers, to give, by their noble motion, such an idea of the power and fullness of life, that they were worthy to carry despatches from king to king. It must be very pleasant for those who have an active share in carrying on the affairs of this great and growing world to see them come in. It must be very pleasant to those who have dearly loved friends at the next station. To those who have neither business nor friends, it sometimes gives a desolating sense of insignificance.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.

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