"Pioneers in Canada" by Sir Harry Johnston is a narrative that journeys into the past, chronicling the daring exploits of European adventurers and colonists in Canada and the complex relationships they forged with the land and its original inhabitants. The book captures the essence of British imperial expansion by recounting the explorers' struggles and celebrates figures like Jacques Cartier and John Cabot, who charted undiscovered territories. Johnston weaves together science and history, providing not just an account of early exploration but also insight into the ancient migrations of people prior to European exploration. In essence, this work paints a vivid picture of a rapidly changing world, offering a scientific and engaging glimpse into the historical implications of European colonization.
Pioneers in Canada
By Harry Johnston
Venture into untamed lands alongside courageous explorers as they face immense challenges and encounter native peoples while shaping the future of a nation.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.
Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.
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