Title: Spanish explorations in the strait of Juan de Fuca /
Authors: Wagner, Henry R.; Fine Arts Press (Santa Ana, Calif.)
Date: 1933
Publisher: Fine Arts Press,
Physical description: v, 323 pages, 1 unnumbered page : maps (part folded) ; 28 cm
Language: English
LC classification: F
Abstract: A thorough, scholarly study of this important aspect of the exploration of the Pacific Coast of North America. The Quimper Expedition, the Eliza Expedition, and the Galiano-Valdes Expedition are among the Spanish Expeditions presented here.
Contents: Introduction.--The Quimper expedition of 1790.--The Eliza expedition of 1791.--The Galiano-Valdés expedition of 1792.--The Spanish establishment of Neah bay.--Documentary.
Notes: "Printed on white Strathmore Broadcaster text ... Four hundred and twenty-five copies have been printed." "Documentary" (p. [75]-299) include translations of the original diaries of Spanish exploration on the Northwest coast, and related correspondence. Master microform held by: ResP.
Subject headings (LCSH): America--Discovery and exploration--Sources.; America--Discovery and exploration--Spanish.; British Columbia--Description and travel.; Discoveries in geography--Spain.; Juan de Fuca, Strait of (B.C. and Wash.); Northwest Coast of North America.; Spain--Discovery and exploration.; Spain--Exploring expeditions.; Vancouver Island (B.C.)