Across Newfoundland With The Governor: A Visit To Our Mining Region And This Newfoundland Of Ours (1879)

By Moses Harvey

Book Overview

""Across Newfoundland With The Governor"" is a travelogue written by Moses Harvey, a prominent naturalist and journalist, in 1879. The book chronicles his journey across Newfoundland, Canada, with Governor Henry Arthur Blake. The purpose of the trip was to visit the mining regions of the province and to showcase the natural beauty of the area.The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different aspect of the journey. Harvey provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna they encounter along the way. He also discusses the history and culture of the region, including the indigenous people and the early European settlers.Throughout the book, Harvey provides insights into the political and economic climate of Newfoundland at the time. He discusses the challenges faced by the mining industry, as well as the opportunities for growth and development.Overall, ""Across Newfoundland With The Governor"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and natural beauty of Newfoundland in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history or the natural world.Being A Series Of Papers On The Natural Resources And Future Prospects Of The Colony.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437473075
• ISBN13: 9781437473070
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"