The Fair Dominion: A Record of Canadian Impressions
Exploring Canada: A Journey Through Landscape, Culture, and HistoryBy R. E. Vernède
Length5h 14m
About this audiobook
In "The Fair Dominion: A Record of Canadian Impressions," R. E. Vernède offers a rich tapestry of observations that beautifully meld personal narrative with cultural critique. The work explores Canada's diverse landscapes, from its vibrant cities to its breathtaking wilderness, employing a lyrical prose style that evokes both the majesty and the complexity of this vast nation. Vernède's reflections serve as a nuanced commentary on Canadian identity during a time of evolving socio-political consciousness, situating the reader in a literary context that bridges the gap between 19th and early 20th-century perspectives on Canadian society. R. E. Vernède, a British expatriate with a profound fascination for Canada, brings his unique background to the fore in this exploration. His experiences as a traveler and chronicler were likely influenced by his own migratory journey and desire to understand the intricacies of a nation built on both colonial and indigenous histories. These dual lenses enable him to craft a narrative that is not merely observational but deeply interpretive, questioning assumptions of nationhood and belonging. I highly recommend "The Fair Dominion" to readers seeking an insightful and evocative portrayal of Canada. This book will resonate with those interested in travel literature, cultural studies, and the historical intricacies of nation-making, offering a timeless exploration that remains relevant today.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I THE START FROM LIVERPOOL
2CHAPTER II THE STEERAGE PASSAGE
3CHAPTER III LANDING IN CANADA
4CHAPTER IV A FAIRLY LONG DAY IN QUEBEC
5CHAPTER V THE ATTRACTION OF THE SAGUENAY
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6CHAPTER VI STE. ANNE DE BEAUPRÉ AND A TRAVELLER'S VOW
7CHAPTER VII A HABITANT VILLAGE AND ITS NOTAIRE
8CHAPTER VIII GLIMPSES OF MONTREAL
9CHAPTER IX TORONTO, NIAGARA FALLS, AND A NEGRO PORTER
10CHAPTER X MASKINONGÉ FISHING ON THE FRENCH RIVER
11CHAPTER XI SUPERFICIAL REFLECTIONS AT SUDBURY
12CHAPTER XII THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS OF ONTARIO
13CHAPTER XIII THE OLD TIMERS OF KILDONAN AND THE NEW TIMERS OF WINNIPEG
14CHAPTER XIV A PRAIRIE TOWN AND THE PRAIRIE POLICE
15CHAPTER XV IN CALGARY
16CHAPTER XVI THE AMERICANISATION QUESTION
17CHAPTER XVII AMONG THE READY-MADE FARMS
18CHAPTER XVIII INTO THE ROCKIES WITH A DEFENDER OF THE FAITH
19CHAPTER XIX A HOT BATH IN BANFF
20CHAPTER XX CANADA AND WOMAN
21CHAPTER XXI THE LAKES AMONG THE CLOUDS
22CHAPTER XXII A SOLITARY RIDE INTO THE YOHO VALLEY
23CHAPTER XXIII THE FRUIT-LANDS OF LAKE WINDERMERE
24CHAPTER XXIV THE SELKIRKS—A GRIZZLY-BEAR COUNTRY
25CHAPTER XXV AN EIGHTY-MILE WALK THROUGH THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
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