A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the backgro…
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the background there is pine trees, and the Rocky Mountains. In the sky their is a couple clouds. On the door of the building says “HOTEL”, and on the bottom edge is says “FIRST SHACK AT CAVE + BASIN”. Peter signed the drawing in the BRC “PETE WHiTE”
Pertains to the stories of Mary T.S. Schaffer, an American-Canadian naturalist and adventurer, during her time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to the format of a diary entry, Schaffer’s book invites the reader to experience the Canadian Rockies from her perspective. She tells of her adventurers, struggles and discoveries during her two year exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Expedition of 1907
I.An Explanation
II.Trouble at the Start – Bow Valley
III.Trailing the North Fork
IV.Through unmapped country
V.On the search of fortress lake
VI.To the base of mount Columbia
VII.Back on the old familiar trail
VIII.Nashan Valley, Thompson Pass, the Ice-Fields of Mount Columbia
IX.Off to the Brazeau Country
X.Jonas Pass and a pair of snow-blind eyes
XI.On the golden plains of the Saskatchewan
XII.The valley of the lakes, then back to cizilisation
Expedition of 1908
I.The start
II.Back on our old playground – the north fork
III.The search for the unmapped lake
IV.A maiden voyage on the “new” lake
V.The tribulations of the investigator
VI.The joys of Pobokton Valley and the Sun Wapta
VII.Rock-bluffs, Georges, and residents of the Athabasca
VIII.Bound for Mount Robson
IX.The Tete jaune Cache
X.Going home
Index
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Preliminary map of the Canadian Rocky Mtns between Jarvis Pass and Yellowhead Pass showing the route followed by Mary Jobe in August 1914|Mary Jobe's trip through the northern Rockies
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Preliminary map of the Canadian Rocky Mtns between Jarvis Pass and Yellowhead Pass showing the route followed by Mary Jobe in August 1914|Mary Jobe's trip through the northern Rockies
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1913. Published in 1914, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1914. Published in 1915, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.