Labrador: Its Discovery, Exploration, And Development (1911)

By William Gilbert Gosling

Book Overview

Labrador: Its Discovery, Exploration, and Development is a historical book written by William Gilbert Gosling and published in 1911. The book provides an in-depth account of the discovery, exploration, and development of the Labrador region of Canada. Gosling's work is divided into three main sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of Labrador's history. The first section covers the early exploration of the region, including the arrival of European explorers such as John Cabot and Jacques Cartier. Gosling also discusses the interactions between the indigenous Inuit people and the European settlers.The second section of the book focuses on the economic development of Labrador, including the fur trade, fishing industry, and mining operations. Gosling provides detailed information on the various resources found in the region, as well as the challenges faced by those who sought to exploit them.The final section of the book covers the social and political history of Labrador, including the establishment of settlements and the impact of government policies on the region. Gosling also provides insight into the daily lives of Labrador's inhabitants, including their customs, traditions, and religious practices.Overall, Labrador: Its Discovery, Exploration, and Development is a comprehensive and informative account of the history of Labrador. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the exploration and development of Canada's northern regions.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: 1166626520
• ISBN13: 9781166626525
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 658 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"