Excerpt from The Labrador Coast: A Journal of Two Summer Cruises to That Region; With Notes on Its Early Discovery, on the Eskimo, on Its Physical Geography, Geology, and Natural History
The scientific results, geological and zoological, are reprinted from the Memoirs of the Boston Society of Natural History for 1867. Chapters I, II, III, and VI are reprinted by per mission from the Bulletin of the American Geographical Society for 1888. Chapters IV and XIII first appeared in the American Naturalist, and Chapter V is reprinted from Apple tam' journal.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the physical geography of Labrador, a sparsely populated peninsula on the eastern coast of Canada. It traces the earliest human presence, from the indigenous Inuit who have resided there for thousands of years to the European explorers who began arriving in the 15th century. The author, pursuing a lifelong interest in the region, combines scientific research with personal anecdotes from two summers spent traversing the coast by boat. Through rigorous exploration, the author paints a vivid picture of Labrador's diverse landscape, from towering mountains and deep fjords to vast stretches of boreal forest and icy shores. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history, geography, or natural beauty of this remote region. It is a valuable contribution to the literature on Labrador and will undoubtedly inspire future generations of explorers and adventurers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282779627_0
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