Captain Cartwright Labrador Journal (55 results)

Paperback. Condition: As New. Reprint. Binding firm, cover shiny, interior clean and unmarked. 385 pages. A nice, unread copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD softcover, no marks in text, uncreased spine, clean exterior. Book.

Condition: New.

Paper bound, third edition, illustrated with photos, 385pp includes glossary and index. Corners slightly faned else a very good copy. 540 grams. Three copies available. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Paper bound, third edition, illustrated with photos, 385pp includes glossary and index. Corners slightly faned else a very good copy. 540 grams. Three copies available. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. As New condition; George Carwright made his first visit to Labrador in March 1770, after entering into partnership with a Lieutenant Lucas, and Perkins and Coghlan of Bristol, to carry on business in Labradore under the name of Perkins, Coghlan, Cartwright and Lucas. During his time in Labradore, he wrote a three volume diary: Journal of Transactions and Events During a Residency of Nearly Sixteen Years on the Coast of Labrador, which was published in 1792. English poet Samuel Coleridge applauded what he called its "strange simplicity.". …

Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. (xxxiv),(4)-385 Pp. B&w. frontis, 19 b&w. illus. Introduction by Dr. Wilfred T. Grenfell Facsimile Reprint of 1911 Dana Estes edition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. Cartwright was one of four English business men engaged in Labrador in the 1770s. Trading and trapping was the game. READ more about : fox traps, Rundlestone, power-loom, Black's Head Inn, skiff, Hinchingbrook Bay, Egg Harbour, Temple Tickle, snow-blind, seals, Indian devil, phrippers, spruce-game, shalloway, and River Exploits. A few b/w images accompany text. These 385 pages are a replica of the 1911 Dana Estes edition. INDEX at back. Cond : White paper wrapper with brown decoration including a portrait of Cartwright (and his dog) in working gear. Volume in ALL senses is clean and bright and square. No names nor marks. Giftable !! QUote (p. 142) : " ._._. respecting the manner of these birds changing colour; I tppk particular notice of those I killed, and can aver, for a fact that they get at this time of the year a very large addition of feathers at the same time ._._._. . ". B/W Plates (illustrator). …

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: Very good. No Dustjacket. 8vo pp.385. book.

Condition: Very Good. Very slight shelf wear.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 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.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.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 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 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.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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of a man who, due to family misfortunes, turned his back on English society and sought adventure and fortune in the wilds of Labrador in the late 18th century. The author, a man of action rather than letters, provides a detailed and often fascinating account of his experiences living among the indigenous inhabitants of the region, the Beothuk people of Newfoundland and the Inuit of Labrador. His journal records his observations on the natural world, including detailed descriptions of animal life and hunting techniques, as well as his attempts to engage in trade with the native inhabitants. The book provides a fascinating window into the world of early European exploration and the interaction between colonizers and the indigenous peoples of North America. In addition to its historical value, the book also offers a personal account of the authorââ â¢s struggles, his philosophical reflections, and his deep respect for the land and the people he encounters, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, early encounters with indigenous cultures, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. 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. …

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 442 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

unknown_binding. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. SD. NAP. Maroon cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. Light rubbing, light bumping at spine extremities and tips of corners; with a tiny tear at the spine tail. Just a bit of sun-darkening to the spine and the top edges of the boards. A bit of very light surface rubbing to the rear board. Overall though, fairly clean, with bright gilt on the front board. Bookplate on the front pastedown, and an owners inkstamp on the front flyleaf. Some transparent staining along the hinges on the endpapers. A bit of speckling to the rear endpapers. Else pages clean. Partially unopened. Overall, a fairly nice copy. Folding map at page 11 present.; EXH16C; 385 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. xxxiii, 385 p. 22 cm. B&w frontispiece and other b&w plates. Fold-out map. Burgundy cloth with gold lettering. Some dents in dedges. Ink inscriptions on front endpapers. Pencil underlining and thumbing. During the sixteen years he spent in Labrador, Captain George Cartwright kept a journal; this is the abridged version of that diary, first published in 1792. The explorer described flora and fauna, icebergs, the Hudson's Bay Company, the early fishing industry, and life on Canada's inhospitable northeast coast. Introduction by Wilfred Grenfell.…