THE SAINT LAWRENCE BASIN S. E. Dawson HC 1905 1st Edit SIGNED Fold-out Maps

Description: THE SAINT LAWRENCE BASINAnd Its BorderlandsBeing the Story of Their Discovery, Exploration and Occupationby Samuel Edward DawsonIllustratedInscribed by the Author to His Brother____________________________Decorated hardcover no dust jacket; 451 pages; Size Approx. 6 X 9.Published by Lawrence and Bullen, Ltd., London; 1905.Details: "This book is a must for those interested in history and geography. Dawson sets out to relate the chief facts pertaining to the discovery and exploration of the northeastern part of the North American continent. He begins with a geographical sketch of the area, followed by an introductory chapter, and a review of John Cabot’s first two voyages, the second of which ended in disappointment. Additional chapters discuss the Corte-Reals and Portuguese Discovery, Mythical Pre-Columbian Discoveries, Private Adventurers: Cabot to Cartier, the Voyage of Verrazano, the Voyage of Stephen Gomez, Results of Exploration up to Jacques Cartier’s First Voyage, Cartier’s First, Second, and Third Voyages, Cartier to Champlain, Samuel de Champlain, Champlain in Quebec, Champlain in Ontario, Exploration of the West from Champlain to the Dispersion of the Hurons, Exploration Resumed and Possession Taken for France, Jolliet and La Salle: the Mississippi Valley Unveiled, Hennepin and Dulhut: Western Exploration Continued, Exploration to the North and East, Occupation of the St. Lawrence Valley, and Occupation of the Atlantic Coast.Over forty illustrations, three fold-out maps and a couple of fold-out panoramas."Inscribed by the author to his brother on the front endpaper.A fine addition for your bookshelf!Condition: Showing a bit of wear with corners bumped and spine ends frayed, pages a little age-toned, a couple of minor spots on page margins, otherwise in good condition with a solid binding and clean pages. Note: The letter/number at the end of the title line for this listing is just an inventory code for locating the book. Free Domestic Economy Shipping! Paypal Accepted

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