Peeps at Many Lands: Canada

audiobook

Peeps at Many Lands: Canada

by J. T. (John Thomas) Bealby

EN·~2 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

CANADA

1:44
2

CHAPTER I - THE GREAT DOMINION

4:17
3

CHAPTER II - THE FAR WEST

9:58
4

CHAPTER III - HOME-LIFE IN CANADA

8:55
5

CHAPTER IV - WINTER SPORTS

10:40
6

CHAPTER V - FIFTY BELOW ZERO

7:27
7

CHAPTER VI - LAW AND ORDER IN CANADA

12:06
8

CHAPTER VII - THE SHIP OF THE PRAIRIE

14:37
9

CHAPTER VIII - GOLDEN WHEAT AND THE BIG RED APPLE

9:31
10

CHAPTER IX - CANADIAN TIMBER

10:54

Description

Explore a sweeping portrait of a continent that stretches from the bustling ports of the Atlantic to the icy reaches of the Arctic. The narrative guides listeners across eight provinces, painting vivid scenes of bustling cities, endless prairies, towering mountains, and dense northern forests, all brought to life by twelve full‑page colour illustrations. From the historic streets of Toronto and Montreal to the rugged frontiers of the West, the book captures the sheer scale and diversity of this young Dominion.

Beyond geography, the work delves into everyday life: the rhythm of farms, the excitement of winter sports, and the challenges of frontier settlements. It also touches on the rich tapestry of peoples who call the land home—settlers, Indigenous communities, and those drawn by the promise of gold and timber. Listeners will come away with a clear sense of Canada’s natural grandeur and the early 20th‑century spirit that shaped its identity.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (143K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2015-08-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JT

J. T. (John Thomas) Bealby

1858–1944

Best known today for The Cremona Violin, this English writer also worked as an editor and translator, with a strong interest in travel and place. His books range from fiction to practical writing about life in British Columbia.

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