Anticosti: Notes on the Resources and Capabilities of the Island of Anticosti (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Various circumstances have combined to give the worst character for the dangers of its coasts and for the inhospitality of its soil and climate to Anticosti, the island which it is the object of the writer of this communication to rescue from the state of neglect in which it has existed up to the present mo ment-a state which not only makes it useless to its proprietors and to the Province of Canada, of which it forms a part, but which renders it injurious, and to a certain extent, destructive to the best interests of the latter.
Among the circumstances which have repelled all proper inquiry and all enterprise from Anticosti, and which have done much to injure the province by giving a worse character to its great outlet than it really deserves, are the disasters from famine, which occurred there before provision posts were care fully kept up, and the opinion which has hitherto prevailed, that a greater proportion of vessels have been wrecked upon the island than have been lost in any other part of the river or gulf. Thus the mariner has been taught to regard his approach to Anticosti with intense dread, the island having having been described as presenting the greatest dangers to him when afloat, and as affording no sustenance for him if cast upon its shores. But, whatever unfavorable conclusions have been drawn from a recollection of the deaths from famine which took place there many years ago, and however far the opinion of the dangers of its coasts may have been received as a faithful one, these conclusions and that opinion have been based upon unsound foundations and been supported by erroneous com parisons, and have equally borne unjustly upon the condition and prospects of the island.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the potential of Anticosti Island, located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, to overcome its reputation as a desolate and dangerous place. Published in the mid-19th century, the book echoes a recurring theme in colonial literature: the urge to tame and exploit the seemingly barren wilderness for economic and social progress. The author, writing in a time when British North America was undergoing rapid expansion, argues forcefully that Anticosti is anything but barren. He challenges the long-held belief that the island is a treacherous navigational hazard, citing statistics that demonstrate other locations along the St. Lawrence River and Gulf pose a greater risk. He then unveils the island's true potential: fertile soil, rich natural meadows, and an abundance of resources that can be harnessed for commercial gain. The author's detailed analysis of the island's geography, climate, and resources paints a picture of an island teeming with possibilities, especially in the areas of fishing, hunting, and agriculture. He envisions a future where Anticosti can flourish as a bustling center of commerce and industry, attracting settlers and contributing to the growing prosperity of British North America. The book's passionate defense of Anticosti Island offers a fascinating glimpse into the era's fervent belief in progress and the transformative power of human ingenuity. 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 # 9781527711365_0
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