John Bernard Gilpin / Joseph Darby / Joseph Howe
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Sable Island: Its Past History, Present Appearance, Natural History, Etc. is a book written by John Bernard Gilpin and originally published in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Sable Island, a small island located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. The book is divided into several sections, each of which provides a detailed account of a different aspect of the island. The first section covers the island’s past history, including its discovery by European explorers and its use as a base for pirates and privateers. The second section focuses on the island’s present appearance, describing its landscape, climate, and the various flora and fauna that inhabit it. The third section of the book delves into the island’s natural history, providing detailed information on the geology, mineralogy, and botany of Sable Island. The final section of the book is devoted to the island’s wildlife, including its bird population, seals, and horses. Throughout the book, Gilpin draws on his own experiences and observations, as well as the accounts of other explorers and scientists who have visited the island. The book is richly illustrated with engravings and drawings, providing a vivid and detailed picture of Sable Island and its inhabitants. Overall, Sable Island: Its Past History, Present Appearance, Natural History, Etc. is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique glimpse into the history and natural beauty of this remote and rugged island.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
