Romantic Canada

Hayward, VictoriaProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 402K words
Chapters: 41

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Romantic Canada by Victoria HaywardAuthor: Hayward, Victoria,Language: English, Class: F1001: North America local history: Canada, Release Date: Mar 20, 2018

Editor's review

This is a local history of Canada by Victoria Hayward, in the North American local history category, issued as an ebook by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies not in offering a systematic general history of Canada but in presenting the country's regional landscapes and historical vignettes through a "romantic" lens, in the travel and local-writing style of the early twentieth century. For readers comfortable with the English original and interested in Canadian history and geography, it serves as light supplementary reading that conveys how Canadian scenery and life were narrated in that era. Read it as an essayistic local chronicle rather than a rigorous scholarly reference; given the age of the book, some statements and perspectives call for a critical eye. It suits dipping into selected chapters in spare moments, with a map at hand to look up the places and regions mentioned.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English-language readers interested in Canadian history and geography
Readers who enjoy the early twentieth-century travel and local-writing style
Those seeking light English original texts for reading practice
Researchers collecting public-domain ebooks from Project Gutenberg

Not a good fit for

Students needing a systematic general history of Canada
Beginning readers unaccustomed to reading in English
Readers expecting contemporary perspectives and the latest scholarship

Reading tips

Skim the table of contents first and jump to regional chapters that interest you rather than reading straight through.
Keep a map of Canada or an online map handy to look up place names and strengthen your sense of space.
Jot brief notes on unfamiliar historical figures and events, then look them up together.
Treat the statements as period texts, note their limited perspectives, and annotate as you read.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this a complete history of Canada?

No. It is a work of North American local history that presents Canadian regions and historical vignettes in a "romantic" vein, closer to essays on local scenery than to a systematic general history. Readers seeking an overall historical framework should read it alongside a general history.

How difficult is the English, and is it good for reading practice?

The book is old, written in the formal prose of the early twentieth century, with sentence patterns and vocabulary remote from contemporary English. Readers with a reasonable command of English can use it for extensive reading, but should sample a short chapter first before deciding on a pace.

Where does the ebook come from, and what should I keep in mind while reading?

The ebook is released by Project Gutenberg and is in the public domain. Bear in mind the perspectives and statements shaped by the era in which it was written, read it as a period text, and check details of historical fact against contemporary sources.

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Hayward, Victoria Author

Victoria Hayward is an author about whom very little public information is available; the only confirmed work is Romantic Canada. Judging from its title and subject, the book centres on Canada and adopts a romantic perspective and tone, likely presenting the country's landscapes and local life through travel writing, essays, or lyrical narrative. Because there are no reliable records of the author's life, nationality, or writing background, it is difficult to assess her overall style or literary standing, or to know of any other works. On the evidence of this single title, Hayward's Canada leans toward an impressionistic and heartfelt portrayal rather than pure geographical or historical study, and may appeal to readers interested in Canadian themes and lyrical travel writing.