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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

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ISBN10: 1165145472
ISBN13: 9781165145478
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.37 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
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 Davenport's travels throughout the United States and Canada during the summer of 1876. The author takes the reader on a journey through various cities and towns, describing the people, customs, and landscapes of each place. Davenport's travels include stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, and San Francisco, among other locations. He also ventures into the Far West, exploring the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The author's descriptions of the natural beauty of the American West are particularly vivid and evocative. Throughout the book, Davenport provides insights into the political and social climate of the United States in the mid-19th century. He discusses the aftermath of the Civil War, the Reconstruction era, and the tensions between different regions of the country. In addition to his travels in the United States, Davenport also takes a trip through Canada, visiting cities such as Montreal and Quebec. The author's observations of Canadian society and culture provide a fascinating contrast to his experiences in the United States. Overall, Under The Gridiron: A Summer In The United States And The Far West, Including A Run Through Canada (1876) is an engaging travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the United States and Canada during a pivotal moment in their histories.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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