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Download or read book A thousand miles in the Rob Roy canoe on rivers and lakes of Europe written by John MacGregor and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe written by John MacGregor and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe' by John Macgregor tells the story of an incredible journey that captured the imagination of readers across the continent. Using his own invention, the Rob Roy canoe, Macgregor paddled through Germany, France, and Switzerland, navigating rivers and lakes while portaging on carts or trains. His account of the journey became a best-seller and attracted the attention of royalty and laypeople alike. Written as both a travel guide and a personal narrative, Macgregor's story offers a unique perspective on European life in the 19th century.
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