Excursions in and About Newfoundland, During the Years 1839 and 1840 - Set Excursions in About Newfoundland, During Years 1839 184

Klappentext A British geologist's account! published in 1842! of the landscapes! inhabitants! and natural history of Newfoundland. Zusammenfassung The geologist Joseph Beete Jukes (1811–1869) was sent on a mineral-prospecting mission to Newfoundland in 1839. He published this two-volume account of the expedition in 1842. Volume 1 describes Jukes' arrival in Newfoundland, its rugged landscapes, and the daily life of settlers in its coastal fishing communities. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Departure from Liverpool; 2. Engage the Beaufort; 3. Leave St. John's for the westward; 4. Cape St. George; 5. Raised Beach; 6. The Dead Islands; 7. Arrival at St. John's and meeting with Dr. Stuwitz; 8. Return of Dr. Stuwitz, and departure with him to the ice.

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• Authors: Joseph Beete Jukes
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.05.2011
• EAN: 9781108030892
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03089-2
• No. of pages: 338
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration; Excursions in and about Newfoundland, during the Years 1839 and 1840 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland, HISTORY / Historical Geography, HISTORY / Canada / Pre-Confederation (to 1867), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of the Americas, Historical Geography