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156pp. Half title. 12mo. Original brown cloth, stamped in gilt. Moderate wear to boards. Contemporary ownership signature on front pastedown. Foxed. Good. A detailed narrative of a tour through Labrador and Newfoundland, undertaken for the author's health. Tucker describes local life and customs, with much on the Inuit and other indigenous peoples, the fur trade, sealing, the fisheries, Cape Breton, and Louisbourg. "A good sealing post," he writes, "is ranked as of the most valuable species of property." A useful description of the upper Canadian coastal economy. Scarce. TPL 5139. SABIN 97297. JONES II:227. ARCTIC BIBLIOGRAPHY 18068. SMITH, AMERICAN TRAVELLERS ABROAD T73. Seller Inventory # WRCAM50829
Title: FIVE MONTHS IN LABRADOR AND NEWFOUNDLAND, ...
Publisher: Israel S. Boyd and William White, Concord
Publication Date: 1839
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. pp. 160. Seller Inventory # 373494254
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book details the author's five-month journey to the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland in 1838. The author, a young man from Indiana struggling with his health, embarked on this voyage, hoping that a change of climate, scenery, and occupation would benefit his condition. During his time abroad, the author encountered the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, providing a glimpse of the local peoples' daily lives and livelihoods. The author also explores the natural beauty of the region and shares stories and anecdotes about the people he meets along the way. Ultimately, this book is a historical account of a young man's journey of self-discovery and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people and the landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 19th century. 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 # 9781331876526_0
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