Cover of Summer on the Lakes, in 1843

Summer on the Lakes, in 1843

by Margaret Fuller

First published
1844
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"Summer on the Lakes, in 1843" by Margaret Fuller is a nonfiction book published in 1844. Based on Fuller's journey through the Great Lakes region, the work documents her encounters with places like Chicago, Niagara Falls, and Native American tribes including the Ottawa and Chippewa. This genre-defying account blends travel writing with social commentary and transcendentalist philosophy. Critics praised its authenticity while others questioned its loose structure, making it one of the era's most distinctive literary experiments.

  • Northwest, Old
  • Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850
  • Great Lakes Region (North America)

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #11526. Summer on the Lakes, in 1843 on Wikipedia.

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