A practical system of modern geography, or, A view of the present state of the world; simplified and adapted to the capacity of youth ... accompanied by a new and improved atlas - Brossura
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841 Excerpt: ...are the falls of the Montmorenci, seven miles below Quebec. Near its entrance into the St. Law. In 1791, Canada was divided into two provinces, called Upper and Lower Canada. These continued separate and distinct until Feb. 1841, when they were again united, as formerly, under one government.--Kingston is the capital of Canada. rence, it passes over a rock, and descends in one sheet to the depth of 240 feet, presenting a grand and sublime spectacle. Towns.--Kingston is pleasantly situated on lake Ontario, 190 miles from Montreal. It is regularly laid out, and noted for its safe and convenient harbor, and flourishing trade. It is the principal station for the British shipping on the lake. Quebec. Quebec is situated on a promontory, at the confluence of the river St. Charles with the St. Lawrence, about 400 miles from the ocean. The city is divided into two parts, the Upper and Lower Town, by a line of steep rocks. It has a deep, safe and capacious harbor, sufficient to contain 100 sail of the line. It is so strongly fortified, both by nature and art, as to be deemed impregnable. Montreal is situated on an island of the same name, in the river St. Lawrence, 180 miles above Quebec, and 200 below lake Ontario. It is irregularly built, and is distinguished as the centre of a very extensive and valuable fur trade, and as the great channel of commerce between Canada and the United States. QUESTIONS. What lakes between Upper Canada and the United States T w. ». s. H. St-c. E. o. What river connects lake Ontario to the gulf of St. Lawrence? Its length? What large river empties into the St. Lawrence near Montreal? u. What river conncc's Lake Champlain to the St. Lawrence? s. What other rivers can you mention? What towns? What part of Canada extends farthest sout...
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