The Western Avernus

Name: The Western Avernus
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ISBN: 9781025366876

Morley Roberts

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Biography: general; Geographical discovery & exploration; Travel & holiday guides

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""The Western Avernus"" is a vivid and unflinching autobiographical account of Morley Roberts's travels and grueling physical labor across the rugged landscapes of North America. Written with a raw intensity that distinguishes it from more polished travelogues of the era, the work chronicles Roberts's journey from the plains of Texas through the burgeoning settlements of the American West and into the formidable wilderness of British Columbia.

Roberts captures the harsh realities of frontier life, documenting his experiences working as a farmhand, a railway laborer on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and a sheep-driver. The narrative provides a unique perspective on the physical and psychological toll of manual labor against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty and social isolation. Beyond mere adventure, the work serves as a poignant reflection on the human spirit's endurance and the transformative power of the wilderness.

This classic of travel literature remains a vital record of the late nineteenth-century frontier, offering readers an immersive look at the struggles and triumphs of an adventurer who chose to experience the New World through the sweat of his brow rather than the comfort of a railway carriage.

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.

By: Morley Roberts
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 367g
ISBN: 9781025366876
ISBN 10: 1025366875
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active