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100 1 _aFerland, Jean-B.-A.
_q(Jean-Baptiste-Antoine),
_d1805-1865
245 1 0 _aOpuscules
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-17
508 _aProduced by Canadiana.org, Wallace McLean, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Opuscules" by Jean-B.-A. Ferland is a collection of memoirs and travel writings that appears to have been composed in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with a personal account of the author’s journey to the desolate shores of Anticosti Island, allowing readers a glimpse into the geography, maritime perils, and the local legends surrounding its infamous inhabitant, Louis-Olivier Gamache. The text weaves together history, observation, and anecdotal storytelling, set against the backdrop of the harsh natural environment and the experiences of those who live in such remote areas. The opening of "Opuscules" sets the stage as the narrator embarks on a journey aboard the steamboat "Doris" in 1852, with the mission of delivering provisions to remote lighthouses on Anticosti Island. The island’s treacherous reputation, marked by shipwrecks and fierce storms, is highlighted alongside the introduction of Gamache, a notorious figure known for his uncanny ability to survive the dangers associated with maritime navigation. As the narrator approaches the Bay of Gamache, they are greeted by a diverse array of wildlife, including seals and various birds. The encounter with Gamache reveals a complex character whose feared reputation is intermingled with tales of camaraderie and hospitality, challenging initial perceptions and presenting a layered view of life on the fringes of civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLabrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel
653 _aGamache, Louis Olivier, 1784-1854
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14720
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