The remarkable world of Frances Barkley, 1769-1845 by Beth Hill, Cathy Converse


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Title:
The remarkable world of Frances Barkley, 1769-1845

Author(s):
Beth Hill, Cathy Converse

Circulation:
Non-circulating [ 1 ]

Published:
2009

Edition:
Expanded ed

Document:
Book · Paperback

Physical Description:
xv, 207 p. : ill., ports., maps ; 23 cm.

Genre:
Biographies

Summary:

Frances Barkley was the first European woman to set foot on the coast of B.C. In 1786, she embarked from Europe on a trade and exploration voyage with her husband, Captain Charles W. Barkley. Her reminiscences contain her descriptions of their life at sea, and visits to S. American, India, China, and what is now known as Alaska and B.C

Subjects:

Barkley, Frances, 1769-1845, Biographies, British Columbia, British Columbia Description and travel, Capitaines de navire Conjoints Biographies, Colombie-Britannique Descriptions et voyages, Imperial Eagle (Navire), Imperial Eagle (Ship), Seafaring life, Ship captains' spouses, Ship captains' spouses Biography, Travel, Vie en mer, Voyages around th

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Collection Resource Edition Published Publisher Avaliability
The Cascade District
Encyclopedia Library
Book Second Edition 2009 Touchwood Editions Paperback
The Cascade District
Encyclopedia Library
Resource Book
Edition Second Edition
Published 2009
Publisher Touchwood Editions
Paperback

 

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