Travels through the states of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797 [Vol. 2 of 2]

In this vivid mid‑century travelogue, the narrator sets off from Quebec and follows the bustling road along the St. Lawrence, stopping at post houses, farms, and the charming town of Trois‑Rivières. He records the daily rhythms of Canadian life—horse‑drawn calashes, the industrious French‑Canadian peasants, and the emerging improvements in agriculture. The account is illustrated with detailed plates that bring the scenery of riverbanks, convents, and birch‑bark crafts to life.

Continuing downstream, the party tackles the fierce rapids of the St. Lawrence, learns to maneuver bateaux against powerful currents, and camps on islands that still belong to Indigenous nations. Along the way they encounter the customs of the Mississaugas, the music of Canadian voyageurs, and the bustling trade at Kingston and Niagara, where forts and shipyards hint at the region’s strategic importance. The narrative blends natural observation—flocks of pigeons, salmon runs, and shifting lake levels—with sharp commentary on the differing characters of the United States’ settlers and their Canadian neighbors.