02681cam a22003373u 4500 47253 UtSlPG 20260610134103.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SK F1001 Rogers, John Godfrey, Sir, 1850- Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-31 Produced by Greg Bergquist, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Sport in Vancouver and Newfoundland" by Sir John Godfrey Rogers is a travelogue and sporting memoir written in the early 20th century. The author recounts his adventures during two autumn holidays spent in pursuit of fishing and hunting in the regions of Vancouver Island and Newfoundland. The book focuses on the author's experiences with sport fishing, exploring both the environmental setting and local culture while sharing insights on the various species of fish encountered and the challenges faced in these natural landscapes. The opening of the memoir describes Rogers’ excitement as he embarks on his long-anticipated trip to Vancouver Island, having been inspired by writings about the renowned Campbell River and its impressive salmon fishing. As he details his journey—from the luxurious pleasure of his transatlantic voyage to the interactions with other travelers and the local populace—the author reflects on the joys and rigors of traveling as a sportsman. He expresses his eagerness to fish for tyee salmon and hunt wapiti in the lush forests, conveying a sense of adventure mixed with contemplative observations on the challenges of both fishing and rail travel during that period. The opening sets the stage for an immersive exploration of the thrilling pursuit of sport amidst the magnificent landscapes of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Newfoundland and Labrador -- Description and travel Hunting -- British Columbia -- Vancouver Island Hunting -- Newfoundland and Labrador Vancouver Island (B.C.) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47253 88092 88092