Anticosti: Notes on the Resources and Capabilities of the Island of Anticosti

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

1527711366 / 9781527711365

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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. …

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Titolo
Anticosti: Notes on the Resources and Capabilities of the Island of Anticosti
Autore
A. R. Roche
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1527711366
ISBN 13
9781527711365
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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