womans way unknown labrador di hubbard mrs (8 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.

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

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

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Hbk 305pp, facsimile of the 1909 1st edition, bound in fine black buckram boards with bright gilt titles, now in a custom acetate jacket, b+w text illustrations throughout, appears unused and an excellent clean tight unmarked copy, as new.

Queens University Press, Montreal, 2004, reprint of the 1908 edition, edited, and with an introduction by Sherrill Grace. Illustrated with b&w photographs and a color foldout map. 6.5" x 9.25". Black paper covered boards. 271 pp + a new 67 page introduction. "An account of the exploration of the Nascaupee and George Rivers". This is the remarkable account of Mina Benson Hubbard's trip through Labrador to complete the exploration begun by her husband Leonidas Hubbard starved to death while exploring Labrador in 1903, and his story is told in The Lure Of The Labrador Wild, by Dillon Wallace, 1905. A remarkable account of travel by canoe through Labrador among the Montagnais and Nascaupee Indians, written by a remarkable woman. Fine in a fine wrapper.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of the life and final journey of a man whose adventurous spirit led him to the unforgiving wilderness of Labrador. The author, a devoted wife, recounts her husband's passion for exploration, his deep connection to nature, and his unwavering determination to navigate the harsh terrain of the North. The book delves into the history of Labrador, highlighting the region's unique geographical features and the lives of the Indigenous communities who have long called it home. We are introduced to the Nascaupees, the Montagnais, and the Inuit, and learn about their traditional ways of life, their reliance on the land, and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The author also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of exploration in Labrador, recounting the stories of early explorers, fur traders, and missionaries, and tracing the evolution of our understanding of this vast and largely unknown region. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the power of human courage and resilience, offering a captivating account of a man's unwavering spirit in the face of adversity, and a profound meditation on the enduring allure of the wilderness. 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.

Paperback / softback. Condizione: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.