Ocean To Ocean: Sandford Fleming's Expedition Through Canada In 1872 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432537883)

Ocean To Ocean: Sandford Fleming�������s Expedition Through Canada In 1872 is a historical book written by George Monro Grant. The book tells the story of Sandford Fleming, a Scottish-Canadian engineer, who was commissioned by the Canadian government to survey and map a transcontinental railway route across Canada. The book is based on Fleming's diary entries, and it provides a detailed account of his journey from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Victoria, British Columbia, covering over 4,000 miles of rugged terrain. The expedition was challenging, as Fleming and his team had to navigate through dense forests, cross rivers, and climb mountains. Grant's book is a fascinating account of the challenges and triumphs of Fleming's expedition. It provides insight into the politics and economic considerations of the time, as well as the cultural and social aspects of Canada in the late 19th century. The book is well-researched and provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the historical context of the expedition. It includes maps, illustrations, and photographs that help readers visualize the terrain and the people Fleming encountered during his journey. Overall, Ocean To Ocean: Sandford Fleming�������s Expedition Through Canada In 1872 is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in Canadian history, exploration, and engineering.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: George Monro Grant
ISBN-10: 1432537881
ISBN-13: 9781432537883
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d