Bøker av Hugh Gray

Hugh Gray's collection of letters provides a fascinating insight into life in Canada at the turn of the 19th century. Gray's vivid descriptions of the landscape and his encounters with First Nations people offer a unique perspective on the colonial experience. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history or colonialism.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.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Published in England in 1809, this is the collection of twenty-four letters from Hugh Gray, an Englishman, who took up residence in Canada from 1806-1808. In the letters, and through his business, he observes in great detail the people, places, government, and natural wonders of early nineteenth-century Canada.