Excursions in and About Newfoundland, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

J. B. Jukes

ISBN 10: 1332614930 / ISBN 13: 9781332614936

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the exploratory adventures of its author as he traverses the wilderness of Newfoundland in the mid-1800s. Serving as a naturalist and geologist, his observations provide scientific insight into the region's landscape and wildlife during a time when much of it remained uncharted. Beyond expeditions into the island's interior, the author mingles with locals, visiting farms, fishing villages, and more, to provide a detailed portrait of life in this corner of the British Empire. Rich with anecdotes, geological observations, and geographical descriptions, this book captures an intriguing moment in Newfoundland's history and offers a memorable account of the author's experiences and the natural world he encountered. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781332614936_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Excursions in and About Newfoundland, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332614930
• ISBN 13: 9781332614936
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Geology

About this title

Synopsis

Explore Newfoundland in 1839–1840 through a detailed travelogue that blends rugged field travel with early natural history notes.

This volume follows a scientific survey along Avalon and Conception Bay, detailing cliff paths, services of rugged travel, and firsthand notes on local wildlife. It combines observations of coastlines, roads, and rural life with brief scientific explanations, offering a window into early field geology and natural history on the island.

• Terrain and travel scenes from Topsail to Broad Cove, including coastal cliffs, bogs, and rough roads


• Early natural-history notes on bears, wolves, deer, foxes, and marine life in Newfoundland


• Practical glimpses of 19th-century exploration, surveying efforts, and local livelihoods


• Context on agricultural conditions, minerals, and the challenges of land travel

Ideal for readers who enjoy historic travel writing, field science, and the early observations that shaped Newfoundland’s exploration.