The Lure of Quebec, an Illustrated Descriptive Guide to the Historical and Picturesque Landmarks and Places of Interest in Quebec and Environs (Paperback)

Raoul Clouthier

ISBN 10: 1025817125 / ISBN 13: 9781025817125

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. "The Lure of Quebec" is an evocative and detailed illustrated guide that captures the historical grandeur and scenic beauty of Quebec City and its surroundings during the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive companion for those seeking to explore the historical and picturesque landmarks that define one of North America's oldest and most storied cities.The narrative takes readers through the winding streets, monumental fortifications, and majestic architecture of Quebec, offering a window into the cultural and architectural heritage of the region. Through descriptive prose and illustrative content, the book highlights key places of interest, from the storied Plains of Abraham to the charming environs that lie just beyond the city walls. More than just a directory, the work emphasizes the unique atmosphere and lure that has long attracted travelers and historians alike to this bastion of French-Canadian culture.Perfect for enthusiasts of Canadian history and vintage travel literature, "The Lure of Quebec" provides a nostalgic yet informative look at the city's enduring landmarks. It preserves the perspective of a bygone era of tourism, making it a valuable resource for understanding how Quebec's rich past was celebrated and presented nearly a century ago.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lure of Quebec, an Illustrated Descriptive Guide to the Historical and Picturesque Landmarks and Places of Interest in Quebec and Environs (Paperback)
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025817125
• ISBN 13: 9781025817125
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"The Lure of Quebec" is an evocative and detailed illustrated guide that captures the historical grandeur and scenic beauty of Quebec City and its surroundings during the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive companion for those seeking to explore the historical and picturesque landmarks that define one of North America's oldest and most storied cities.

The narrative takes readers through the winding streets, monumental fortifications, and majestic architecture of Quebec, offering a window into the cultural and architectural heritage of the region. Through descriptive prose and illustrative content, the book highlights key places of interest, from the storied Plains of Abraham to the charming environs that lie just beyond the city walls. More than just a directory, the work emphasizes the unique atmosphere and lure that has long attracted travelers and historians alike to this bastion of French-Canadian culture.

Perfect for enthusiasts of Canadian history and vintage travel literature, "The Lure of Quebec" provides a nostalgic yet informative look at the city's enduring landmarks. It preserves the perspective of a bygone era of tourism, making it a valuable resource for understanding how Quebec's rich past was celebrated and presented nearly a century ago.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.