Labrador (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437147445)

Labrador is a historical and geographical book written by William Brooks Cabot in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the Labrador region of Canada, which is located in the northeastern part of the country. The author provides a detailed account of the history, geography, and natural resources of the region.Cabot begins by discussing the history of the Labrador region, including the arrival of the first European explorers and the establishment of trading posts by the French and English. He also covers the impact of the fur trade on the region and the conflicts between the European powers.The author then delves into the geography of the region, describing the landscape, climate, and natural resources. He provides detailed information on the rivers, lakes, and mountains of the region, as well as the flora and fauna.Cabot also examines the people of Labrador, including the indigenous Inuit and Innu communities, as well as the European settlers who came to the region. He discusses their way of life, culture, and traditions, as well as the challenges they faced in adapting to the harsh environment of the region.Overall, Labrador is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history, geography, and people of this remote and rugged region of Canada. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history or geography.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.

Author: William Brooks Cabot
ISBN-10: 1437147445
ISBN-13: 9781437147445
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.77lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.95d