Over a three-year period from 1837 to 1939, operating from a base-camp at Fort Confidence on Great Bear Lake, the expedition achieved its goal. Despite serious problems with sea ice, Dease and Simpson, in some of the longest small-boat voyages in the history of the Arctic, mapped the remaining gaps in a model operation of efficient, economical, and safe exploration. Thomas Simpson's narrative, the standard source on the expedition, claimed the expedition's success for himself, stating "Dease is...
Life in the Clearings versus the Bush (New Canadian Library) (New Canadian Library S.)
by Susanna Moodie
In the sequel to Roughing It in the Bush, Susanna Moodie portrays the relatively sophisticated society springing up in the clearings along Lake Ontario. During a trip from Belleville to Niagara Falls, Moodie acts as a meticulous observer of the social customs and practices of the times. Invaluable as social history and as a candid self-portrait, Life in the Clearings versus the Bush chronicles, with wit and wisdom, Canadian society in the mid-19th century. The NCL edition is an unabridged repr...
This pocket-sized guide to Tokyo includes: a chapter detailing the city's history and culture, 14 suggested itineraries and excursions taking in the sights, ranging from the fluorescent chaos of Ginza to tranquil Mount Fuji, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section of essential contact addresses and numbers. It is illustrated throughout with dozens of photographs and contains 11 maps, including a detailed pull-out map.
Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Quest Biography, #23) (Quest Library, #23)
by Tom Henighan
One of Canadas most famous and controversial Arctic explorers, Vilhjalmur Stefansson contributed immensely to knowledge about the Far North.
The legendary Missinaibi River runs north from Lake Superior to the arctic waters of James Bay. Like many northern rivers, the Missinaibi appeals to seasoned paddlers for the white-knuckle exhilaration of navigating miles of challenging rapids. Other routes along the Michipicoten-Missinabi river corridor offer quieter options for paddlers at any level of experience and ability. Trips include: Shumka to MissanabieLake Missinaibi CircleLittle Missinaibi RiverMichipicoten RiverSuperior CoastMissi...
