Herschel Island Qikiqtaryuk: A Natural and Cultural History Tapa blanda - 2012

Wildlife Management Advisory Council, 2012. Book. Very Good.. Paperback. Near new condition..

Herschel Island Qikiqtaryuk: A Natural and Cultural History Of Yukon's Arctic Island, Burn, Christopher R. Published by University of Calgary Press, 2012. First Edition. Glossy card covers. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xiii, 242 pp., index; illustrated throughout. In as new condition without markings etc. Herschel Island is a remarkable place. For hundreds of years, it sustained aboriginal people who lived off the sea, and its shelter provided a base for the western Arctic whaling fleet in the 1890s. It was named by John Franklin during a voyage to establish sovereignty over arctic North America, and it was the location of the first police detachment in the Canadian Arctic. The rise of the fur trade in the 1910s and 1920s led to the Inuvialuit becoming the wealthiest aboriginal people in Canada at the time. Herschel Island was a logistical centre during the offshore oil boom of the 1970s and early 1980s, but it is now designated as a territorial park, a reserve established as a result of the Inuvialuit… Leer más

University of Calgary Press. New. 2012. Paperback. 0988000911 . A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. ; 10.9 X 8.5 X 0.5 inches; 138 pages .

University of Calgary Press, 2012. 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. xiii, 242pp. colour and bw photos, reproductions, maps. Colour photo illustrated wrapper is clean and without wear. Binding square and tight, not creased. Quarto.

University of Calgary Press, 2012. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Calgary: University of Calgary Press/Wildlife Management Advisory Council, 2012. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. pp: 242. FIRST EDITION. Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk Territorial Park lies 5 kilometres off the north coast of the Yukon in the Beaufort Sea. It consists of 116 square kilometres of protected land ensuring the survival of its natural and human heritage. It is the home of the Inuvialuit, who have used the site for thousands of years. The book contains a wealth of information on the island. There are chapters on the surrounding water, the flora and fauna, the people and culture, and conservation efforts. It is illustrated with colour photos, maps, charts, and diagrams. There is a list of contributors, and a further reading section. A fine copy in unread condition.

Calgary, Alberta: Calgary, AB: University of Calgary Press ( UCP ), 2012, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2012. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- softcover, a Very Good+ to Near Fine example, a bit of light rubbing, small nick at upper spine tip, signed by the editor " I hope you enjoy this book. Chris Burn:, 242 pages, colour and b&w photos and illustrations, ---"Herschel Island is a remarkable place. For hundreds of years, it sustained aboriginal people who lived off the sea, and its shelter provided a base for the western Arctic whaling fleet in the 1890s. It was named by John Franklin during a voyage to establish sovereignty over arctic North America, and it was the location of the first police detachment in the Canadian Arctic. The rise of the fur trade in the 1910s and 1920s led to the Inuvialuit becoming the wealthiest aboriginal people in Canada at the time. Herschel Island was a logistical centre during the offshore oil boom of the 1970s and early 1980s, but… Leer más

University of Calgary Press, 2012 Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Very minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. Color illustrations. Index. xiii, 242 pp..

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

BRAND NEW-" Herschel Island is a remarkable place. For hundreds of years, it sustained aboriginal people who lived off the sea, and its shelter provided a base for the western Arctic whaling fleet in the 1890s. It was named by John Franklin during a voyage to establish sovereignty over arctic North America, and it was the location of the first police detachment in the Canadian Arctic. The rise of the fur trade in the 1910s and 1920s led to the Inuvialuit becoming the wealthiest aboriginal people in Canada at the time. Herschel Island was a logistical center during the offshore oil boom of the 1970s and early 1980s, but it is now designated as a territorial park, a reserve established as a result of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. As a wilderness park, it is a semi-contained ecosystem and presents land, ocean, and coastal environments. Herschel Island Qikiqtaryuk: A Natural and Cultural History traces the history of the island, explores its rich and diverse flora and fauna, discusses its strategic role… Leer más