Explorers Of The Maritime Pacific Northwest

Author : William L. Lang Ph.D.,James V. Walker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216082507

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Covering the adventures of coastal and ocean explorers who made key discoveries and landmark observations from northern California up the coastline to Alaska during the mid-1700s to the early 1800s, this anthology of primary source journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings enables readers to "discover" the Northwest Coast for themselves. More than 200 years ago, explorers traveled from Central America, Russia, and even Europe to explore the coastline of the American Pacific Northwest, with goals of developing new trade routes, claiming territory for their home countries, expanding their fur trade, or exploring in the name of scientific discovery. This book will take readers to the decks of the great ships and along for the adventures of legendary explorers, such as James Cook, Alejandro Malaspina, and George Vancouver. This book collects primary source materials such as journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings that document how explorers first experienced the unknown Pacific Northwest coast, as seen through the eyes of non-native people. Readers will learn how explorers such as Vitus Bering and Robert Gray used the full extent of their powers of observation to record the landscape, animals, and plants they witnessed as well as their interactions with indigenous peoples during their search for the mythic Northwest Passage. The book also explains how the maritime explorers of this period mapped the remote regions of the Northwest Coast, working without the benefit of modern technology and relying instead on their knowledge of a range of sciences, mathematics, and seamanship—in addition to their ability to endure harsh and dangerous conditions—to produce exceptionally detailed maps.

Author : William L. Lang,James V. Walker
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610699259

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Explorers of the Maritime Pacific Northwest by William L. Lang,James V. Walker Pdf

55. Tlingit Trade Exchange, 1786

Author : E. W. Nuffield
Publisher : Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015021978088

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The Pacific Northwest by E. W. Nuffield Pdf

The discovery and early exploration by sea, land, and river of the Pacific Northwest. The great Fraser and Columbia river systems were and are the key to the Pacific Northwest. The race for early dominance over these rich fur-bearing routes pitted American sea captain Robert Gray against British navigator John Meares and land-and-river explorer David Thompson from Canada. Also chronicled in these pages are the extraordinary Lewis and Clark expeditions, the unbelievable continental trek of the Overlanders, the intimate stories of intrepid explorers Simon Fraser, Alexander Mackenzie - and many more.

Author : William L. Lang Ph.D.,James V. Walker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781610699266

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Explorers of the Maritime Pacific Northwest by William L. Lang Ph.D.,James V. Walker Pdf

Covering the adventures of coastal and ocean explorers who made key discoveries and landmark observations from northern California up the coastline to Alaska during the mid-1700s to the early 1800s, this anthology of primary source journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings enables readers to "discover" the Northwest Coast for themselves. More than 200 years ago, explorers traveled from Central America, Russia, and even Europe to explore the coastline of the American Pacific Northwest, with goals of developing new trade routes, claiming territory for their home countries, expanding their fur trade, or exploring in the name of scientific discovery. This book will take readers to the decks of the great ships and along for the adventures of legendary explorers, such as James Cook, Alejandro Malaspina, and George Vancouver. This book collects primary source materials such as journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings that document how explorers first experienced the unknown Pacific Northwest coast, as seen through the eyes of non-native people. Readers will learn how explorers such as Vitus Bering and Robert Gray used the full extent of their powers of observation to record the landscape, animals, and plants they witnessed as well as their interactions with indigenous peoples during their search for the mythic Northwest Passage. The book also explains how the maritime explorers of this period mapped the remote regions of the Northwest Coast, working without the benefit of modern technology and relying instead on their knowledge of a range of sciences, mathematics, and seamanship—in addition to their ability to endure harsh and dangerous conditions—to produce exceptionally detailed maps.

Author : John Frazier Henry
Publisher : Seattle : University of Washington Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Dessin - 18e siècle
ISBN : 0295961287

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Early Maritime Artists of the Pacific Northwest Coast, 1741-1841 by John Frazier Henry Pdf

Full length study of the artists who accompanied the expeditions to the Pacific northwest coast and produced the visual record. Documents the drawings and paintings as seen by the first explorers and traders of the eighteenth century. Brief account of 26 voyages and biographical sketches of 50 artists establish the historical framework for the drawings and paintings covering Russian, British, French, Spanish and American voyages.

Author : Richard W. Blumenthal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : British Columbia
ISBN : 0988326213

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British Columbia Waters by Richard W. Blumenthal Pdf

This text is a continuation of the author's previous narratives which included the original source material from the earliest maritime exploration in the Pacific Northwest. The author's first two books traced the visits by the Spanish and George Vancouver to inland Washington waters. These books included transcriptions of the actual journals of our earliest explorers. This follow-up book resumes the saga and follows Vancouver and the Spanish in 1792 through British Columbia waters while they complete their circumnavigation of Vancouver Island. It contains the journals of George Vancouver, Alcala Galiano and Cayetano Valdéz and four of Vancouver's men. These journals provide the first European descriptions and observations of our inland waters as well as the First Nations encountered while they rowed their longboats through previously uncharted territory. Complete with all of their charts, this is a fascinating read directly from the men who made our early history.Richard W. Blumenthal is the author of five historical texts on northwest maritime history. All are available at InlandWatersPublishing.com He lives in Bellevue, Washington.

Author : E. W. Wright
Publisher : Portland, Or. : Lewis & Dryden Print. Company
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU56432887

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Lewis & Dryden's Marine History of the Pacific Northwest by E. W. Wright Pdf

Author : Richard W. Blumenthal
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-12
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780786453979

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Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by Richard W. Blumenthal Pdf

A follow-up to the editor's two previous collections of primary documents of maritime history in the Pacific Northwest, this book reproduces the journals and narratives of Charles Wilkes, an experienced nautical surveyor who led the U.S. Exploring Expedition through inland Washington waters in 1841, and ten of his crewmen. Special attention is given to the many placenames that Wilkes originated.

Author : Nigel Rigby,Pieter van der Merwe,Glyndwr Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015062517985

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Pioneers of the Pacific by Nigel Rigby,Pieter van der Merwe,Glyndwr Williams Pdf

"The voyages of Captain Cook marked the end of early European voyages in the Pacific and launched a new era of scientific exploration and commercial and colonial exploitation. Introducing six of Cook's immediate successors in the 'Great South Sea', this book draws together accounts of their voyages with illustrations from a wide range of international sources."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Robin Fisher,Hugh Johnston
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780774844550

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From Maps to Metaphors by Robin Fisher,Hugh Johnston Pdf

During the summers of 1792-94, George Vancouver and the crew of the British naval ships Discovery and Chatham mapped the northwest coast of North America from Baja California to Alaska. Taking the art and technique of distant voyaging to a new level, Vancouver eliminated the possibility of a northwest passage and his remarkably precise surveys completed the outline of the Pacific. But to map an area is to appropriate it � to begin to bring it under control � and Vancouver's charts of the northwest coast were part of a process of economic exploitation and cultural disruption. The chapters in this illuminating book are written from a variety of perspectives and provide new insights on many aspects of Vancouver's voyages, from the technology employed to the complex political and power relationships among European explorers and the Native leadership.

Author : Stephen W. Haycox,James K. Barnett,Caedmon Liburd
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295806853

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Enlightenment and Exploration in the North Pacific, 1741-1805 by Stephen W. Haycox,James K. Barnett,Caedmon Liburd Pdf

Saluting an era of adventure and knowledge seeking, fifteen original essays consider the motivations of European explorers of the Pacific, the science and technology of 18th-century exploration, and the significance of Spanish, French, and British voyages. Among the topics discussed are the quest by enlightenment scientists for new species of plant and animal life, and their fascination with Native cultures; advances in shipbuilding, navigation, medicine, and diet that made extended voyages possible; and the lasting significance of the explorers’ collections, artworks, and journals.

Author : Maritime Archaeological Society
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781493044542

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Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest by Maritime Archaeological Society Pdf

SUBMERGED STORIES FROM THE GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC Over the past 350 years, an untold number of ships have met their end along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts. Shipwrecks of the Pacific Northwest investigates some of the most compelling historic shipwrecks—from the infamous to the nearly forgotten. Explore a handful of these vessels, fated to have their final resting place along 150 miles of the rugged Northwest coastline, including near the dangerous mouth of the Columbia River. Combining archaeological analysis and new research, this unique collection uncovers the tales of peril, tragedy, and heroism along with the tangible legacies and an exploration of what remains.

Author : Barry M. Gough
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 9780774803991

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The Northwest Coast by Barry M. Gough Pdf

The Northwest Coast documents Britain's rise topre-eminence in this far-flung corner of the empire. It shows how therelentless activities of its commercial interests, the adroit use ofits naval power, and the steely resolve of its diplomats securedBritish claims to dominion and rights to trade along the NorthwestCoast. Written by a leading maritime scholar and based on freshresearch into known manuscripts and printed works on Pacific trade andexploration, this book incorporates new interpretations on explorationand commercial activity in this area.

Author : Michael Layland
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781771513074

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In Nature's Realm by Michael Layland Pdf

Winner of the 2020 Basil Stuart Stubbs Prize Winner of the 2019 Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing A celebration of the richly diverse flora and fauna of Vancouver Island as explored through the records of explorers, settlers, and visitors, and with due respect to the wealth of Indigenous traditional knowledge of the island’s ecosystems. In Nature’s Realm gathers initial reports, recorded histories, and personal accounts left by Vancouver Island’s early naturalists who studied the region’s flora and fauna. Many, such as Archibald Menzies, accompanied English and Spanish explorations investigating the coastal geography for colonial expansion. Doctor–naturalists such as John Scouler, David Douglas, and Robert Brown worked with the Hudson’s Bay Company and collected specimens. Irish-born John Macoun, a renowned naturalist, brought his expertise to Vancouver Island, as did botanical artists Sarah Lindley (Lady Crease) and Emily Henrietta Woods. In Nature’s Realm is a companion volume to Layland’s two previous titles: A Perfect Eden: Encounters by Early Explorers of Vancouver Island, shortlisted for a BC Book Prize in two categories; and The Land of Heart's Delight: Early Maps and Charts of Vancouver Island, shortlisted for the Bill Duthie Booksellers’ Choice Prize, and for the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize.

Author : James Barnett,David Nicandri
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781772030617

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Arctic Ambitions by James Barnett,David Nicandri Pdf

While dreams of a passage proved illusory, Captain James Cook's journey produced some of the finest charts, collections, and anthropological observations of his career. It also helped establish British relations with Russia and opened the door to the hugely influential maritime fur trade. This collection of essays from an international and interdisciplinary group of scholars - including former Vancouver Maritime Museum executive director James P. Delgado and University of Alberta historian I.S. MacLaren - uses artifacts, charts, and records of the encounters between Native peoples and explorers to tell the story of this remarkable voyage.