ISBN: 9781333591632 - narrative of the canadian red river exploring expedition of 1857, and of the assinniboine and saskatchewan exploring expedition of 1858, vol. 2 of 2 (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

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

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

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of two expeditions undertaken in the 1850s through the vast and largely unexplored Canadian wilderness. The author, a professor of chemistry and geology, chronicles his journeys through the Red River Valley, Lake Winnipeg, and the Saskatchewan River, capturing the landscape, the people he encounters, and the natural history he observes. This immersive exploration provides readers with a rare glimpse into a pre-industrial era when the Canadian West was still largely untouched. The text delves into the lives and customs of the indigenous communities, their relationship to the land, and the challenges they faced in the wake of European contact. The author carefully documents the geological formations and the natural wonders of the region, providing valuable insights into the formation of the landscape and its unique ecological features. His observations on the shifting shorelines, the influence of glaciers, and the impact of climate on the environment offer a glimpse into the complex and dynamic relationship between human activity and the natural world. This book offers a compelling and informative journey through a vanishing world, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of the Canadian West and the human and natural forces that shaped its history. 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.…