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100 1 _aLow, A. P.
_q(Albert Peter),
_d1861-1942
245 1 0 _aReport on the Dominion Government Expedition to Hudson Bay and the Arctic Islands on board the D.G.S. Neptune, 1903-1904
246 1 _aCruise of the Neptune
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-03
508 _aMark Akrigg, Iona Vaughan, Alex White & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team
520 _a"Report on the Dominion Government Expedition to Hudson Bay and the Arctic Islands" by A. P. Low is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The report documents the expedition of the steamship "Neptune" to Hudson Bay and the Arctic regions during the years 1903-1904, focusing on geographical, geological, and ethnological observations. It provides insights into the exploration efforts undertaken in these remote areas, highlighting the contributions of the crew and scientific staff involved in the journey. The opening portion of the report lays the groundwork for the expedition, detailing the preparations made for the voyage, including alterations to the ship and gathering provisions for a lengthy journey. A. P. Low introduces the team that accompanied him, including the medical staff and various specialists tasked with natural history studies. As the "Neptune" sets sail, the narrative reveals a sense of adventure and resilience, describing the picturesque yet harsh landscapes encountered along the coast of Labrador and into Hudson Strait. The expedition's intentions include patrolling the waters, collecting data, and establishing permanent stations for regulation and law enforcement in the unorganized northeastern territories of Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aNeptune (Steamship)
653 _aHudson Bay Region -- Description and travel
653 _aArctic Archipelago (Nunavut and N.W.T.) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55479
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