Travel letter no. 20, Series 1
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Title
Travel letter no. 20, Series 1
Type
Text
letters (correspondence)
envelopes
PhysicalObject
pressed flora
StillImage
sketches
Creator
Hazard, Joseph Peace, (1807-1892)
Description
In this letter to his sisters, Joseph Peace Hazard recounts his journey from Hull, England to "Christiania" [Oslo] and his travels in Norway. Topics include a visit to Hull, England from the ship; his talks with the captain, including the story of a bear mauling; and the trees, flowers, agriculture, wildlife, and geography of Norway.
Language
English
Identifier
MSS_05_3_102_19
Subject
travel writing; letters; animals; livestock; birds; plants; agriculture; trees; flowers; gardens; mountains; ocean; rivers; lakes
Coverage
Oslo
Norway
Europe
Date Created
1857-06-27
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