An historical and descriptive account of British America : comprehending Canada, Upper and Lower, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, the Bermudas and the fur countries; their history from the earliest settlement; the statistics and topography of each district; their commerce, agriculture, and fisheries; their social and political condition; as also an account of the manners and present state of the aboriginal tribes; to which is added a full detail of the principles and best mode of emigration. Volume III

Volume 3 of 3. This book describes the history of the Hudson's Bay Company in British America, as well as emigration to the colonies. Newfoundland was regarded as a good place to emigrate for those who were "able seamen", but was distinctly unsuitable for farmers (p. 181). The botany,...

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Main Author: Murray, Hugh, 1779-1846
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oliver & Boyd 1839
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/63296
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Summary:Volume 3 of 3. This book describes the history of the Hudson's Bay Company in British America, as well as emigration to the colonies. Newfoundland was regarded as a good place to emigrate for those who were "able seamen", but was distinctly unsuitable for farmers (p. 181). The botany, geology, and zoology of Newfoundland are also found in the respective chapters on these subjects. Includes illustrations of the natural history by James Wilson, R.K. Greveille and Professor Traill six maps by Wright and ten engravings by Jackson. -- Edinburgh cabinet library v.27. Includes bibliographical references and index.