The Tourist's Note-Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Macpherson Le Moine

9780265558201: The Tourist's Note-Book (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265558204 ISBN 13: 9780265558201

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A sweeping travelogue of Saguenay and Quebec, rich with scenery, history, and practical routes for the curious traveler.

This edition presents vivid scenes from Tadousac to Quebec, blending natural wonders with notes on ships, rail lines, and local sights. Readable and inviting, it guides you through memorable harbors, old churches, and the drivers of a grand voyage along Canada’s St. Lawrence.

This book offers a firsthand glimpse of coastlines, rock faces, and river towns, along with practical information that helps you plan a pleasure trip. It relies on period observations to bring to life the people, places, and routes travelers used to reach Quebec and its surroundings.

Vivid accounts of river scenery, rock formations, and harbor towns framed by the Saguenay and St. Lawrence.
Historical asides about notable figures, battles, and the evolution of travel by steamer and rail.
Detailed notes on railway and steamboat lines, and where to find tickets and offices for travel planning.
Descriptions of sites to visit, from Tadoussac’s church to the Quebec city streets and viewpoints.

Ideal for readers who enjoy travel writing, Canadian history, and old-world guides to navigating Quebec and its coastline. It suits curious tourists, history lovers, and anyone planning a classic journey along the St. Lawrence.

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