To Winnipeg, Manitoba, And Back! (1896)

By Stephen Marriott

Book Overview

To Winnipeg, Manitoba, And Back is a travelogue written by Stephen Marriott in 1896. The book documents Marriott's journey from his home in England to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and back. Along the way, Marriott describes the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, providing a unique perspective on life in late 19th century Canada. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the vast prairies, bustling cities, and remote villages that Marriott visits, as well as the people he meets, from cowboys and farmers to Indigenous peoples and French-Canadian traders. Marriott also reflects on the political and economic issues of the time, including the ongoing struggles between English and French Canada, and the impact of the railway on the country's development. Overall, To Winnipeg, Manitoba, And Back is an engaging and informative account of a journey through a rapidly changing country, written by an observant and insightful traveler.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165660466
• ISBN13: 9781165660469
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"