9781334491245 - An Exploration of the Tazin and Taltson Rivers, North West Territories (Classic Reprint) di Camsell, Charles (3 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating chronicle of an expedition undertaken in 1914 to explore the uncharted territory between Lake Athabaska and Great Slave Lake in Canadaââ â¢s Northwest Territories. The author recounts a journey through a rugged and sparsely populated landscape, charting the courses of previously unmapped rivers like the Tazin and the Taltson. The book's exploration goes beyond mere geography, delving into the geology of the region, highlighting the presence of ancient Pre-Cambrian rocks and outlining the potential for mineral discoveries. The author meticulously describes the region's topography, emphasizing the impact of glaciation on the landscape, and provides insights into the climate, flora, and fauna, including the indigenous communities that call this area home. The book serves as a fascinating window into a remote and largely unknown part of Canada, echoing the spirit of earlier explorers like Samuel Hearne, whose own journey through this region in the 18th century is discussed in detail. It offers valuable historical context to this remote region, highlighting the challenges faced by early explorers and the remarkable resilience of the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited these lands for generations. Ultimately, this book provides a unique glimpse into a region that remains largely untouched by the modern world. 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.