From maps to metaphors : the Pacific world of George Vancouver /

"From Maps to Metaphors grew out of the Vancouver Conference on Exploration and Discovery, held to observe the bi-centennial of Vancouver's arrival on the Pacific northwest coast. Its aim is to bring to light much of the new research on the discovery of the Pacific, as well as to illuminat...

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Corporate Author: Vancouver Conference on Exploration and Discovery
Other Authors: Fisher, Robin, 1946-, Johnston, Hugh J. M., 1939-
Format: Conference Proceeding Book
Language:English
Published: Vancouver : UBC Press, ©1993.
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Summary:"From Maps to Metaphors grew out of the Vancouver Conference on Exploration and Discovery, held to observe the bi-centennial of Vancouver's arrival on the Pacific northwest coast. Its aim is to bring to light much of the new research on the discovery of the Pacific, as well as to illuminate the European and Native experience. The chapters are written from a variety of perspectives, and provide new insights on many aspects of Vancouver's voyage - from the technology Vancouver employed to the complex political and power relationships among the European explorers and the Native leadership." --
Item Description:Selected papers from the Vancouver Conference on Exploration and Discovery, held April 23-26, 1992 at Simon Fraser University.
Physical Description:viii, 353 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:077480470X
9780774804707