The new Labrador papers of Captain George Cartwright. [online electronic book]
The new Labrador papers of Captain George Cartwright. [online electronic book]
By
:
Cartwright, George, 1739-1819.
Publication Date
:
2012
Subject Term
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Frontier and pioneer life -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador.
Trapping -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador.
Salmon fishing -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador.
Sealing -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador -- History.
Merchants -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador -- Biography.
Inuit -- Commerce.
Indians of North America -- Commerce.
Electronic books.
Geographic Term
:
Labrador -- Description and travel.
Labrador (N.L.) -- History -- 18th century.
Additional Contributors
:
Stopp, Marianne P.
Summary
:
Transcribed from original documents and extensively annoted by Marianne Stopp, the new papers deal with practical matters such as how to build a house in a sub-arctic climate, the best methods of sealing, trapping, and salmon fishing, as well as merchant rivalries and trade with Aboriginal groups.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780773574564
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