History
of the
of the
S.S. Beaver
Being a Graphic and Vivid Sketch of this Noted
Pioneer Steamer and her Romantic Cruise
for over Half a Century on the Placid
Island-Dotted Waters of the North Pacific.
Pioneer Steamer and her Romantic Cruise
for over Half a Century on the Placid
Island-Dotted Waters of the North Pacific.
ALSO CONTAINING
A Description of the Hudson's Bay Company from its formation
in 1670, down to the present time. Biography of Captain
McNeill. The Narrative of a Fraser River Prospector of
1859. Historical Momentoes of the Beaver's Copper Remains.
The sad ending of the Author's last trip In search of old-
time Naval Relics. Important Developments In Steam since
Its introduction In 1769, Etc.
in 1670, down to the present time. Biography of Captain
McNeill. The Narrative of a Fraser River Prospector of
1859. Historical Momentoes of the Beaver's Copper Remains.
The sad ending of the Author's last trip In search of old-
time Naval Relics. Important Developments In Steam since
Its introduction In 1769, Etc.
— COMPILED BY —
CHARLES W. Mc CAIN.
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED.
Vancouver, B.C., 1894.
page 39
The people of the North Pacific coast, especially of British Columbia, must ever be indebted to Captain McNeill for many important events as the result of his long and useful life among the fur-trapers and Indians of the North Pacific Slope. Not only is he associated with the first discovery of the North Pacific coal-fields; the disclosure of Victoria and Esquimalt harbors ; the founding of British Columbia's capital, but also with the first discovery of gold, which a few years later led to the famous Fraser river excitement.
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| Steamer "Beaver" |
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| James Douglas |
source: historyssbeaver00mccagoog.pdf
