By Juan De Fuca's Strait: Pioneering Along The Northwestern Edge Of The Continent - Hardcover

""By Juan De Fuca�������s Strait: Pioneering Along The Northwestern Edge Of The Continent"" by James G. McCurdy is a non-fiction book that explores the history and geography of the northwestern region of North America. The book is named after the Juan de Fuca Strait, which is a narrow waterway that separates Vancouver Island from the mainland of British Columbia. The author, James G. McCurdy, is a historian and geographer who has spent many years studying the region and its people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the region's history and geography. The first chapter provides an overview of the region's geography, including its mountains, rivers, and forests. The second chapter explores the region's indigenous peoples, including the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka'wakw, and Coast Salish tribes. The third chapter examines the early European explorers who first arrived in the region, including Juan de Fuca, James Cook, and George Vancouver.Subsequent chapters delve into the region's history during the 19th and 20th centuries, including the fur trade, gold rush, and settlement by European and American pioneers. The book also explores the region's natural resources, including its forests, fisheries, and minerals, and the impact that these resources have had on the region's economy and environment.Overall, ""By Juan De Fuca�������s Strait"" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the history and geography of the northwestern region of North America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the region's rich history and culture, as well as its natural beauty and resources.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.