Official Report of the Exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands for the Government of British Columbia

"Official Report of the Exploration of the Queen Charlotte Islands" by Newton H. Chittenden is a late 19th-century report chronicling the author's journey to the Queen Charlotte Islands on behalf of the British Columbia government, offering a detailed record of the region’s geological makeup, natural wonders, and valuable resources; by describing its latitude and longitude, earliest discovery, and the importance of its geographical attributes, the report starts by laying the groundwork for a thorough assessment of the islands featuring rugged mountains, lush forests, and winding rivers, and as he recounts the expeditions of previous voyagers and sheds light on the native Hydah people this sets the scene for a broader investigation into the terrain and native population.