Excursions In And About Newfoundland V1: During The Years 1839 And 1840 (1842)

By Joseph Beete Jukes

Book Overview

Excursions In And About Newfoundland V1: During The Years 1839 And 1840 (1842) is a book written by Joseph Beete Jukes. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels and explorations in and around Newfoundland during the years 1839 and 1840. Jukes was a geologist and naturalist, and his book provides a fascinating insight into the flora, fauna, and geology of the area. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Jukes' travels. Some of the topics covered in the book include the geography and geology of the region, the climate, the people and their customs, and the wildlife. Jukes also provides detailed descriptions of the various settlements he visited, including St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, and is accompanied by a number of illustrations and maps. Overall, Excursions In And About Newfoundland V1: During The Years 1839 And 1840 (1842) is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into life in Newfoundland during the mid-19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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: 1104125366
• ISBN13: 9781104125363
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"