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Excursions in and About Newfoundland, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): During the Years 1839 and 1840 - Couverture souple

J. B. Jukes

 
9781332614936: Excursions in and About Newfoundland, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): During the Years 1839 and 1840

Synopsis

Explore Newfoundland in 1839–1840 through a detailed travelogue that blends rugged field travel with early natural history notes.

This volume follows a scientific survey along Avalon and Conception Bay, detailing cliff paths, services of rugged travel, and firsthand notes on local wildlife. It combines observations of coastlines, roads, and rural life with brief scientific explanations, offering a window into early field geology and natural history on the island.


  • Terrain and travel scenes from Topsail to Broad Cove, including coastal cliffs, bogs, and rough roads

  • Early natural-history notes on bears, wolves, deer, foxes, and marine life in Newfoundland

  • Practical glimpses of 19th-century exploration, surveying efforts, and local livelihoods

  • Context on agricultural conditions, minerals, and the challenges of land travel



Ideal for readers who enjoy historic travel writing, field science, and the early observations that shaped Newfoundland’s exploration.

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