The Official Report of the Exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands for the Government of British Columbia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161445459)

The book ""The Official Report Of The Exploration Of The Queen Charlotte Islands For The Government Of British Columbia"" is a detailed account of the exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands, also known as Haida Gwaii, by Newton H. Chittenden on behalf of the government of British Columbia. The report provides a comprehensive description of the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the islands, as well as the history and culture of the Haida people who have inhabited the region for thousands of years.Chittenden's report includes detailed maps and illustrations of the islands, as well as photographs of the Haida people and their villages. The book also documents the natural resources of the islands, including the rich fishing grounds and the vast forests of cedar and spruce.The report is an important historical document, as it provides a snapshot of the Queen Charlotte Islands at a time when they were largely unknown to the outside world. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history, geography, or culture of the Pacific Northwest region of North America.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: Newton Henry Chittenden
ISBN-10: 1161445455
ISBN-13: 9781161445459
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d