| Author |
Chittenden, Newton H., 1840-1925 |
| Title |
Official Report of the Exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands for the Government of British Columbia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, Arno Peters and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
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| Summary |
"Official Report of the Exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands" by Newton H. Chittenden is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This report documents the author's exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands for the Government of British Columbia, detailing the geography, physical features, and natural resources of the archipelago. The opening of this report sets the stage for a comprehensive survey of the Queen Charlotte Islands, describing their geographical positioning, historical discovery, and the significance of their natural features. Chittenden provides detailed information about the islands' mountainous terrain, dense forests, and various waterways. He also addresses the early explorations conducted by notable explorers and highlights the native Hydah culture. This portion serves to establish the foundational geography and history of the islands, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration of their landscape and inhabitants in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Haida Indians
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| Subject |
Queen Charlotte Islands (B.C.)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6596 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 4, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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