The Northwest Territories And British Columbia (1881)

By Aeneas McDonell Dawson

Book Overview

The Northwest Territories and British Columbia is a historical book written by Aeneas McDonell Dawson in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive account of the geography, history, and culture of the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, which were then part of Canada's western frontier.Dawson's writing is highly detailed and informative, covering topics such as the natural resources of the region, the indigenous peoples who inhabited the area, and the European explorers and settlers who arrived in the region. He also provides information on the political and economic landscape of the territories, including the fur trade, mining, and agriculture.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of the region. Dawson begins by providing an overview of the geography and climate of the area, before moving on to discuss the indigenous peoples who lived in the region, including the Haida, Tlingit, and Nootka.He then goes on to describe the arrival of European explorers and settlers, including the Spanish, Russians, and British. Dawson provides detailed accounts of the expeditions of explorers such as Captain Cook, Alexander Mackenzie, and Simon Fraser, and their interactions with the indigenous peoples of the region.The book also includes information on the political and economic development of the region, including the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company, the gold rush of the 1850s, and the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway.Overall, The Northwest Territories and British Columbia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canada's western frontier, providing a detailed and informative account of the region's geography, history, and culture.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: 1104317583
• ISBN13: 9781104317584
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"