A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe by MacGregor
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| Author | MacGregor, John, 1825-1892 |
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| Title | A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe" by J. MacGregor is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The author recounts his adventurous journey through various rivers and lakes across Europe in a small covered canoe, highlighting the unique experiences and challenges of canoe traveling. The narrative promises insights into the author’s encounters with different cultures and the natural beauty of the landscapes he traverses. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for this enthralling voyage. The author details his excitement and preparation before embarking on his canoe journey, emphasizing the advantages of canoe travel over other modes of transportation. He describes the construction of his canoe, named the Rob Roy, and reflects on the idyllic summer weather that would accompany him on his exploration. The beginning also hints at some initial obstacles, such as navigating unknown routes and the challenge of finding rivers suitable for his canoe, all while capturing the spirit of adventure that defines the journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Subject | History -- Miscellanea |
| Subject | MacGregor, John, 1825-1892 -- Travel -- Europe |
| Subject | Canoes and canoeing -- Europe |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40238 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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