Author |
Hubbard, Mina, 1870-1956 |
Title |
A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador
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Note |
Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Etext prepared by Martin Schub
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Summary |
"A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador" by Mina Hubbard is a historical account published in the early 20th century that chronicles the exploration of the Nascaupee and George Rivers in Labrador. The book serves as a testament to the adventures of the author as she undertakes a journey to complete her late husband, Leonidas Hubbard Jr.'s, unfinished expedition, detailing her experiences in the uncharted wilderness alongside her dedicated team of guides. At the start of the book, Mina Hubbard introduces her husband and sets the stage for her expedition into the Labrador wilderness following his tragic death. She reveals the motivations behind her journey, expressing a strong desire to honor her husband's legacy while also seeking to correct misunderstandings about his previous voyage. Mina shares her preparations and thoughts as she embarks on the journey, describing her companions and the challenges they face. The opening chapters establish a sense of determination and urgency as she begins traversing a harsh but breathtaking landscape, filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world and personal reflections on both her mission and the spirit of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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Subject |
Labrador (N.L.) -- Discovery and exploration
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Subject |
Labrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Hubbard, Mina -- Travel -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador
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Subject |
Hubbard, Leonidas, 1872-1903 -- Travel -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador
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Subject |
Explorers -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador -- Biography
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Subject |
Women explorers -- Newfoundland and Labrador -- Labrador -- Biography
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
4266 |
Release Date |
Jul 1, 2003 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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