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Under the Gridiron: A Summer in the United States and the Far West, Including a Run Through Canada (1876)

Under the Gridiron: A Summer in the United States and the Far West, Including a Run Through Canada (1876)

Davenport, Montague

Hardcover

Athletes19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1161840842
ISBN13: 9781161840841
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 172
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Under The Gridiron: A Summer In The United States And The Far West, Including A Run Through Canada (1876) is a travelogue written by Montague Davenport. The book details the author's journey through the United States and Canada during the summer of 1876. Davenport begins his journey in New York City, where he witnesses the Centennial Exposition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States' independence. From there, he travels westward, visiting cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, and San Francisco. Along the way, he meets a variety of people, from Native Americans to cowboys, and describes their customs and ways of life.The book also includes a chapter on Davenport's travels through Canada, where he visits cities such as Montreal and Toronto. He describes the natural beauty of the Canadian wilderness and the hospitality of its people.Throughout the book, Davenport provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs he encounters. He also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize his journey. Under The Gridiron is a fascinating glimpse into the United States and Canada during the late 19th century, and a must-read for anyone interested in travel and history.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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