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Antarctic oasis : under the spell of South Georgia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20140
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1998
Author
Carr, Pauline
Carr, Tim
Publisher
London ; W.W. Norton & Company
Call Number
G370-480 C37 A58
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Author
Carr, Pauline
Carr, Tim
Responsibility
Tim and Pauline Carr
Publisher
London ; W.W. Norton & Company
Published Date
1998
Physical Description
256 pages : illustrations ; maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Antarctic Regions
Sailing
Boating
Travel
Abstract
An account of one couple's life on a remote island beyond the Polar Front, a tale to rival the exploits of the great nineteenth-century explorers. After twenty-five years of cruising the world's oceans, renowned blue-water sailors Pauline and Tim Carr found themselves being drawn to the lonely places of the higher latitudes to experience earth's last, scarcely touched regions. Antarctic Oasis records the culmination of those exploits. True adventurers, the Carrs have lived year-round on South Georgia for five years its only civilian inhabitants experiencing a way of life that has all but vanished from our modern world. A center of the Norwegian whaling industry in the last century, today a remnant of the far-flung British Empire, South Georgia is a splendid if forbidding land of towering, glacier-clad mountains and a treacherous, storm-torn coast punctuated by sheltered bays. During its brief polar summer, the island's verdant shoreline offers Antarctic wildlife a place to feed, mate, and rear their young. The only humans on the scene, the Carrs have learned intimate details about the lives of whales, penguins, seals, albatrosses, skuas, and many others. In all seasons the Carrs explore South Georgia's uncompromising coast aboard their yacht Curlew. Their deep fascination with the island, its wildlife, and its history will stir the spirit of adventure and discovery in us all. (from Abe Books)
Contents
Foreward
Preface and Acknowledgements
Chapter I - Ultimate Landfall
Chapter II - Antarctic Outpost
Chapter III - Nine to Five
Chapter IV - Green Antarctic
Chapter V - Kindred Souls
Chapter VI - Shackleton's Shadow
Chapter VII - The Rough with the Smooth
Chapter VIII - Albatross
Chapter IX - Elephantastic
Chapter X - The Mountaineering Dimension
Chapter XI - Just Talking to the Birds
Chapter XII - The Wild Side
Chapter XIII - A Shimmer of Ice
Chapter XIV - A Clean Pair of Heels
Index
Notes
Ephemra of Margaret Gmoser pertaining to trip removed from book and added to AC637 box of archival materials
Signed by the eleven participants of the September 17-19, 2004 Shackleton Crossing trip
Signed by the authors with greetings addressed to Margaret Gmoser
ISBN
0393046052
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
G370-480 C37 A58
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Link to publication on Abe Books
Websites
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Winter trip on the C.P.R.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3009
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
1997
Author
Phillipps, Michael
Publisher
Victoria : British Columbia Historical Federation
Call Number
P
Author
Phillipps, Michael
Publisher
Victoria : British Columbia Historical Federation
Published Date
1997
Physical Description
p.10-15 : ill
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Canadian Pacific Railway
Travel
Abstract
"First description of the line which was completed in 1885" -- Introduction
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
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Pembina River Provincial Park interpretive signs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a signed contract agreement, correspondence, text drafts and sample designs pertaining to interpretive signs created by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Government of Alberta's Environmental Protection department. Interpretive signs pertain to geological history, natural features and wild…
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 17
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a signed contract agreement, correspondence, text drafts and sample designs pertaining to interpretive signs created by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Government of Alberta's Environmental Protection department. Interpretive signs pertain to geological history, natural features and wildlife in Pembina River Provincial Park.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Government
Trails
Guiding
Tourism
Travel
Environment
Wildlife
Recreation
Natural history
Provincial parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Pembina River Provincial Park
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1996
Author
Elkington, Peter W.
Publisher
Revelstroke, B.C. : Peter's Press
Call Number
08.1 El5t
Author
Elkington, Peter W.
Responsibility
Peter W. Elkington
Publisher
Revelstroke, B.C. : Peter's Press
Published Date
1996
Physical Description
vi, 172 p. : maps ; 19 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Western Canada
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to the travelers and places Peter W. Elkington came across during his personal travels west. He captures an authentic humanity in each story, sharing hardships and hope. He writes of each traveler’s individual life, pain and successes. Elkington invites the reader to find ourselves in his stories, and reflect on the journeys we so often find ourselves on.
Contents
Preface (pg. III)
Prologue (pg. IV)
Chapter 1: The Pilgrim (pg. 1)
Chapter 2: The Trader (pg. 11)
Chapter 3: The Goldseeker (pg. 19)
Chapter 4: The Golden Mountain (pg. 33)
Chapter 5: The Prospectors (pg. 41)
Chapter 6: The Railroad (pg. 49)
Chaoter 7: Sligh and Friends (pg. 59)
Chapter 8: Black bear (pg. 69)
Chapter 9: The priest (pg. 77)
Chapter 10: George (pg. 87)
Chapter 11: The Immigrants (pg. 95)
Chapter 12: The RCMP (pg. 105)
Chapter 13: Emily (pg. 113)
Chapter 14: The Explorer (pg. 127)
Chapter 15: Alfred Mason (pg. 137)
Chapter 16: Amy (pg. 149)
Chapter 17: Willie (pg. 157)
Chapter 18: Peter (pg. 165)
Epilogue (pg. 168)
Notes
The front inside page of the book has been annotated by the author and reads, "Peter W. Elkington"
ISBN
0969994427
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
08.1 El5t
Collection
Archives Library
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Explore Magazine article

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 16
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Hiking
Publication
Magazine
Trails
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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To the town that bears your name : a young woman's journey to Nordegg in 1912

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11041
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1995
Author
Nordegg, Martin
Publisher
Edmonton : Brightest Pebble
Call Number
08.2 N75t
Author
Nordegg, Martin
Responsibility
translated by Maria Koch
commentary by W, John Koch
Publisher
Edmonton : Brightest Pebble
Published Date
1995
Physical Description
112p. : ill., ports., facsim., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Nordegg, Marcelle
Travel
ISBN
0-9699669-1-1
Accession Number
30000
Call Number
08.2 N75t
Collection
Archives Library
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July 1995 [Palliser Pass trail ride]

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Part Of
Bruce Hatfield fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs depicting scenes from a 1995 trail ride with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Palliser Pass.
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
V819 / NA - 1 to 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Bruce Hatfield fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M597
V819
Sous-Fonds
V819
Accession Number
2023.29
Reference Code
V819 / NA - 1 to 14
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Bruce Hatfield
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
14 col. neg. film strips (49 images) : 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs depicting scenes from a 1995 trail ride with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Palliser Pass.
Name Access
Hatfield, Bruce
Subject Access
Animals
Camping
Environment
Exploration
Flowers
Horseback riding
Horses
Landscape
Leisure
Organizations
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Pack trips
Pack trains
Recreation
Swimming
Tourism
Trails
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Palliser Pass
Language
N/A
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Jackman Flats interpretive signage

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, research notes and drafts of text written by Ben Gadd which were used for the creation of interpretive trail signage in Jackman Flats Provincial Park.
Date Range
1994
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 9 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 9 to 10
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1994
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, research notes and drafts of text written by Ben Gadd which were used for the creation of interpretive trail signage in Jackman Flats Provincial Park.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Guiding
Trails
Trail guides
Environment
Research
Travel
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Jackman Flats Provincial Park
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Textbook contribution, cave exploration

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56012
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Donna McLaughlin pertaining to a textbook project led by Donna. File contains a written excerpt which Ben sent to Donna for potential use in her book, as well as a list of transparency images sent by Ben and a thank you note from Donna.
Date Range
1993
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Writing excerpt produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Donna McLaughlin pertaining to a textbook project led by Donna. File contains a written excerpt which Ben sent to Donna for potential use in her book, as well as a list of transparency images sent by Ben and a thank you note from Donna.
Notes
Corresponding transparency slides are in file V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
Publication
Travel
Guiding
Caves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Cadomin
New Brunswick
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Imperial eyes : travel writing and transculturation

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1313
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1992
Author
Pratt, Mary Louise
Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge
Call Number
08 P88i
Author
Pratt, Mary Louise
Responsibility
Mary Louise Pratt
Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge
Published Date
1992
Physical Description
xii, 257 pages : illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Writing
Europe
Abstract
Pertains to travel writing and European expansion beginning in 1750 with focus on South America and Africa
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Criticism in the contact zone -- Science and sentiment, 1750-1800 -- Science, planetary, consciousness, interiors -- Narrating the anti-conquest -- Anti-conquest II: the mystique of reciprocity -- Eros and abolition -- The reinvention of America, 1800-50 -- Alexander von Humboldt and the reinvention of America -- Reinvention America II: the capitalist vanguard and the exploratrices sociales -- Reinventing America/reinventing Europe: Creole self-fashioning -- Imperial stylistics, 1860-1980 -- From the Victoria Nyanza to the Sheraton San Salvador.
ISBN
0-415-06095-8 pbk
Accession Number
2019.01
Call Number
08 P88i
Collection
Archives Library
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Packhorses to the Pacific

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13072
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1976
Author
Kopas, Cliff
Publisher
Sidney (B.C.) : Gray's
Call Number
F1090 K67
Author
Kopas, Cliff
Publisher
Sidney (B.C.) : Gray's
Published Date
1976
Physical Description
132p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Pack trips
Travel
ISBN
0-88826-067-9
Call Number
F1090 K67
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Part Of
John Amatt fonds
Scope & Content
V788/E contains one photographs album with 49 colour photographs pertaining to the Baffin Island trip in 1974
Date Range
1974
Reference Code
V788 / E
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Part Of
John Amatt fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M563 / V788 / S57
Series
V788 / E
Sous-Fonds
V788
Accession Number
2017.8659
Reference Code
V788 / E
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
1974
Physical Description
1 photograph album : 49 photographs ; colour
History / Biographical
John Amatt (May 19, 1945 - ) was an educator, expedition leader, public speaker, and founder of One Step Beyond WorldWide. He was a climber, business manager, spokesman and press liason for the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition.
Scope & Content
V788/E contains one photographs album with 49 colour photographs pertaining to the Baffin Island trip in 1974
Name Access
Amatt, John
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Calgary
Camps
Canada
Climbing
Communications
Daily routines
Education
Winter Sports
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Organizations
Sports
Transportation
Travel
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
John Amatt
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Science and technology
Transportation
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.adventureattitude.com/bio.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  2 images  
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
V605 / II: Personal records
Sous-Fonds
V605
Accession Number
2014.8310
Reference Code
V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
11 photographs : col. prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
History
National parks and reserves
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Athabasca
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
thumbnail
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Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 colour print photographs pertaining to a ski trip in Austria in 1972. Includes Catharine Robb Whyte, David Zweifel, and Marilyn Zweifel in Obergurgl.
Date Range
1972
Reference Code
V796 / I / PA - 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M571 / V796 / S58
Series
V796 / I : Catharine Robb Whyte
Sous-Fonds
V796
Accession Number
2019.02
Reference Code
V796 / I / PA - 1 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. prints; 9 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds-level entry M571 / V796 / S58
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 colour print photographs pertaining to a ski trip in Austria in 1972. Includes Catharine Robb Whyte, David Zweifel, and Marilyn Zweifel in Obergurgl.
Name Access
Zweifel, David
Zweifel, Marilyn
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Skiing
Travel
Sports
Geographic Access
Austria
Obergurgl
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs have been removed from clear Ziploc bag and stored in file folder.
Creator
David Zweifel
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Brewster Transport sightseeing book, Japanese translation

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one booklet published by Brewster Transport Company Ltd. containing a Japanese translation of a Banff sightseeing tour.
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
M436 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
M436
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 7
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
1 volume : 15.5 x 23 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one booklet published by Brewster Transport Company Ltd. containing a Japanese translation of a Banff sightseeing tour.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Language
Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
Transportation
Buses
Language
Japanese
English
Category
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Okanagan trip 1970 and EGL garden shots

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs pertaining to a trip to the Okanagan with Eleanor Luxton and friends/family in 1970, and views of the Luxton family home gardens. Includes images depicting camping, swimming, fishing, boating and canoeing.
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / NA - 151 to 170
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / NA - 151 to 170
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
20 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs pertaining to a trip to the Okanagan with Eleanor Luxton and friends/family in 1970, and views of the Luxton family home gardens. Includes images depicting camping, swimming, fishing, boating and canoeing.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Recreation
Leisure
Fishing
Swimming
Beach
Boats
Family and personal life
Family
Travel
Camping
Canoes and canoeing
Garden
Property
Home
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Okanagan
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Related Material
Photographs in file are negative copies of photographs from LUX / II / E / PA - 703 to 723
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title copied from original
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Processed
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Solitary rambles and adventures of a hunter in the prairies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6889
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
Palliser, John
Publisher
Edmonton : Hurtig
Call Number
04.2 P17
Author
Palliser, John
Publisher
Edmonton : Hurtig
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
xxi, 326p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Notes
Facsimile reprint of 1853 London edition
Library also has 1857 edition, with title: The solitary hunter
Accession Number
400
5500
Call Number
04.2 P17
Collection
Archives Library
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The discovery of the North-west Passage by H.M.S. "Investigator," Capt. R. M'Clure, 1850, 1851, 1852, 1853, 1854.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19957
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
M'Clure, Robert Le M.
Publisher
Rutland, Vt., Tuttle
Call Number
02.4 M11t
Author
M'Clure, Robert Le M.
Responsibility
Robert Le M. M'Clure
Publisher
Rutland, Vt., Tuttle
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
xxxv, 405 pages illustrations, folded map 20 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to the story of Robert Le M. M’Clure, the man credited with travelling the North-West Passage. The publication provides a review of early Canadian travel, and the places European travelers experienced. Specifically, the book talks about the Investigator, the ship that helped M’Clure’s crew explore new terrain. The author shares tales of success, heartbreak and resilience, as the crew battled against the forces of nature, and their inexperience in this new travel.
Contents
Preface to the new edition (pg. xv)
Preface (pg. xxvii)
List of Illustrations (;g. xxxi)
A list of H.M.S. "Investigator" (pg. xxxiii)
Chapter I - Introduction (pg. 1)
Chapter II - Return of the Arctic Squadron of 1848, and immediate Reequipment of the "Enterprise" and "Investigator" (pg. 17)
Chapter III - Slow sailing of the Arctic Ships (pg. 23)
Chapter IV - Voyage continued to Honolulu (pg. 31)
Chaoter V - The "Investigator" gives up the hope of meeting the "Enterprise," and departs alone (pg. 55)
Chapter VI - The narrative of Captain Maguire (pg. 66)
Chapter VII - A thunder-storm (pg. 80)
Chapter VIII - Approach to Cape Bathurst (pg. 89)
Chapter IX - Cape Bathurst left (pg. 99)
Chapter X - Signs of a rapidly approaching winter (pg. 108)
Chapter XI - Severe pressure on the ice (pg. 119)
Chapter XII - New Year's Day 1851 (pg. 151)
Chapter XIII - Signs of summer increase (pg. 175)
Chapter XIV - The "Investigator" bears up, and goes round the South End of Banks Land (pg. 201)
Chapter XV - The New Year, 1852 (pg. 227)
Chapter XVI - The "Enterprise" (pg. 251)
Chapter XVII - Captain M'Clure proceeds to Melville Island to see Captain Kellett (pg. 276)
Chapter XVIII - Gloomy prospect in the Autumn of 1854 (pg. 307)
Appendix (pg. 351)
Notes
Reprint of the 1856 ed., with a new pref. by William C. Wonders.
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
02.4 M11t
Collection
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A frontier guide to the Dewdney Trail, Rock Creek to Salmo

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Frontier Publishing Ltd.
Edition
Frontier Book No. 20
Call Number
08.1 F92a
Edition
Frontier Book No. 20
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Frontier Publishing Ltd.
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
48 pages illustrations 21 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
History
History-Canada
Abstract
"In the early days of British Columbia, the land lying along the American border from Rock Creek to Salmo was almost forgotten territory. In the beginning, the fur trade followed the lines of least resistance and these led southward by valley and river to United States soil. With the discovery of gold, copper and silver in the Boundary country, a subtle struggle between American and Canadian influence developed - each striving to draw a trade from the area. Over the years, the history of the region has been woven around the struggle between the powerful American magnet of roads and railroads to draw Boundary country into its orbit and the Canadian efforts to divert this traffic into an east-west pattern. The two major weapons in the hands of the Canadians were the Dewdney Trail of 1865 and the Kettle Valley Railroad. This, our eight Frontier Guide, is the attempt to portray the development of the Boundary country in relation to the roles played by the Dewdney Trail and the fabulous Kettle Valley Line."
Notes
Abstract taken directly from publication
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.1 F92a
Collection
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A frontier guide to the Dewdney Trail : Hope to Rock Creek

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969?
Publisher
Calgary, Alta. : Frontier Publishing
Edition
Frontier Book No. 19
Call Number
08.2 F92a
Edition
Frontier Book No. 19
Publisher
Calgary, Alta. : Frontier Publishing
Published Date
1969?
Physical Description
56 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
History
History of Alberta
Abstract
"Highway No.3 is a ribbon of concrete that winds through some of the most dramatic scenery in Western Canada. At times it courses between valley walls lush with vegetation and history, adn at others it climbs mountain sides to meander gracefully over the top of the world. It was originally called the Dewdney Trail and it ran from Hope, through Rock Creek and on to Wild Horse Camp, 6 miles northeast of Cranbrook. Today, with a few variations of route, it follows the old trail and has become in every sense of the word the New Dewdney Trail. In this, our seventh Frontier Guide, we are attempting to trace the story adn the history of both the old trail and the new , from Hope to Rock Creek. In companion volumes, we hope to complete the trail from Rock Creek to Salmo adn from Salmo to Wild Horse."
Notes
Abstract taken from publication directly
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.2 F92a
Collection
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