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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This historical document includes a detailed report of the operations of the Canada Dept.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.
Les mémoires de J.E. Bernier
De la lignée des Cartier, Radisson et d’Iberville, le capitaine Joseph-Elzéar Bernier est le dernier de nos grands découvreurs. Fils et petit-fils de marin, mousse à 14 ans, capitaine à 17, il traversa plus de 250 fois l’Atlantique avant de s’aventurer dans les eaux alors à peine connues du Grand Nord. Son époque – 1852-1934 –, c’est celle des derniers grands voiliers, précurseurs de la mondialisation du commerce, des florissants chantiers navals de Québec, l’époque des « bateaux de bois et hommes de fer ». À bord de ces récits, vous traverserez près de cent ans de notre histoire. Ce marin de talent fut salué par des princes; il baptisa des îles, renfloua des n...
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 ...
Lobsticks and Stone Cairns
Lobsticks and stone cairns are landmarks that mark paths and commemorate events. The one hundred biographies in this book also offer themselves as paths to be taken. Centuries of human endeavour, hardship, folly, and suffering are collapsed into stories through which we can discover what the Arctic is and has been. Profiled in this book are "human landmarks" dating from as far back as the sixteenth century to those still active in the North today. Included are stories of adventurers, military officers, authors, guides, culture heroes, police, traders, and even the occasional charlatan. The biographies are of Inuit, European, American, Indian, and Canadian men and women. What appears here is the essence of each person, rendered by an expert and put in a new context, bringing the history and geography of the North to life.
Cigar Box Lithographs Volume IV
Cigar Box Lithographs: Volume IV, written and compiled by Charles J. A. Humber, the fourth in a series showcases the author’s longtime passion for tobacco-related collectibles. Like the previous volumes, this beautifully illustrated book is a historical window into the world of cigar box ephemera. In the newest edition, Humber starts off in his signature style, with a deep dive into a rare collectible. In this case, it’s a cigar box, the inside cover emblazoned with the beloved Bard. Humber delves into the cigar box’s provenance (New York), then quickly shifts to Shakespeare’s enduring cachet, speaking about his plays, sonnets, and Ontario’s famous Stratford Festival. Also similar to its precursors, in Volume IV readers are once again treated to Humber’s chatty, erudite writing style; reading it no doubt makes Cigar Box Lithographs fans feel like they’re sitting down with a treasured friend enjoying a long and fascinating conversation.
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.
