The Magdalene Islands (1891) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162233918)

""The Magdalene Islands"" is a travelogue written by George Patterson in 1891. The book offers a vivid description of the Magdalen Islands, a small archipelago located in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada. Patterson provides a detailed account of the geography, climate, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the lifestyle and customs of the local inhabitants. He also discusses the history of the islands, including the arrival of the French settlers and the impact of the British conquest. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and sketches, which further enhance the reader's understanding of the islands. Overall, ""The Magdalene Islands"" is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in travel, geography, and history.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 Patterson
ISBN-10: 1162233915
ISBN-13: 9781162233918
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d