Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-1834, part 1

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867

Contributor:

• Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
• Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
• Lloyd, Hannibal Evans, 1771-1847

Series:

• Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 22

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the journey of Prince Maximilian as he explores the landscapes, peoples, and cultures of North America from 1832 to 1834. With a strong focus on natural history and ethnography, the narrative aims to capture the essence of the Native American tribes and the natural environment they inhabit, contributing significant insights to the annals of exploration. The opening of the narrative details Maximilian's voyage from Europe to America, highlighting the anticipation and experiences during the journey. He describes the challenges of sailing, the excitement upon seeing land, and his initial impressions of Boston upon arrival. The text vividly depicts the 4th of July celebrations in the city, with its bustling crowds and cultural differences. Maximilian annotates his observations on the local flora, architecture, and indigenous peoples, setting the stage for the deeper exploration of the American wilderness that follows in his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
• Release date is 2012-02-07