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Joseph-Elzéar Bernier
Passionate and rigorously detailed, this biography of Captain Joseph-Elzear Bernier paints a compelling portrait of the hero who marked the history and geography of Canada with his contributions to Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. Profiling his curiosity, drive, intelligence, and passion, the book follows his swift rise to become a ship captain at age 17 and notes his many transatlantic records as ship helmsman. Also included are stories of traveling in harsh arctic waters and learning to survive arctic waters and ice from the Inuits, whom he encountered and befriended. Detailing these and numerous other events from more than 100 years ago, the story ultimately reveals how Bernier, his officers, and crew erected a plaque on Melville Island in the Northwest Passage and laid claim to the entire Arctic Archipelago for Canada—the crowning achievement of a great Canadian.
Canada. Dept. Of Marine And Fisheries
This historical document includes a detailed report of the operations of the Canada Dept. of Marine and Fisheries at the turn of the 19th century. The author, Joseph Elzear Bernier, was a well-known Canadian ice navigator, and his insights into the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River provide a fascinating glimpse into an era of maritime history that is often overlooked. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Captain J.E. Bernier's Contribution to Canadian Sovereignty in the Arctic
Describes the voyages of Joseph Bernier, 1904-1925, which helped establish Canadian sovereignty in the arctic.
Ships of Wood and Men of Iron
A history of explorations of the Arctic in Canada, beginning with Otto Sverdrup's 1898?1902 Norwegian expedition.
Joseph-Elzéar Bernier
Né a L'Islet en 1852, sur les bords du Saint-Laurent, Joseph-Elzéar Bernier commence très jeune à naviguer avec son père, capitaine au long cours. A 17 ans, il prend le commandement de son premier navire, le Saint-Michel, qu'il conduit jusqu'en Europe. La carrière qu'il poursuit sur toutes les mers du monde a peu d'équivalent dans l'histoire de la marine marchande canadienne. Bernier effectue plus de 250 traversées de l'Atlantique, dont plusieurs dans des temps records. Après 25 ans de navigation, il accepte de rester à terre pour diriger la prison de Québec. C'est alors qu'il s'adonne sérieusement à l'étude des expéditions dans l'océan Arctique et à la course vers le pôle ...
Fabulous Quebec
Ulysses leads the way on a visual journey into the heart of Quebec. This colourful guide makes the perfect gift-and what better way to dream up your next trip to la belle province or recall memories of a previous visit than with this book. Spectacular photography for a taste of what awaits you. Thematic sidebars to learn a little more. In-depth texts on major themes for a better understanding. Clear, precise maps to help you find your way. A lively presentation to capture the excitement of this storied province. Book jacket.
Acts of Occupation
As climate change threatens to open the Northwest Passage to ice-free travel, Canadian sovereignty over the Arctic has come to the fore. Although Canada’s claim to the Arctic archipelago is now firmly entrenched in the minds of Canadians, less than a century ago, that claim was much less secure. Acts of Occupation draws on a wealth of previously untapped archival sources to piece together the engrossing story of how one explorer’s self-serving ambition ultimately led Canada to craft and defend a decisive Arctic policy. Historians Cavell and Noakes show how unfounded paranoia about Danish designs on the north, fueled by a deliberate campaign of deceit and fear-mongering, was the catalyst for Canada’s active administrative occupation of the Arctic. A compelling tale, Acts of Occupation throws new light on a transformative period in the history of Canadian Arctic policy and provides much-needed historical context for contemporary debates on northern sovereignty.
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