History Pre-confederation (to 1867)
The Spanish on the Northwest Coast
For Glory, God and Gain
- Publisher
- Heritage House Publishing
- Initial publish date
- May 2014
- Category
- Pre-Confederation (to 1867), Expeditions & Discoveries, Spain & Portugal
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781927527832
- Publish Date
- May 2014
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781927527849
- Publish Date
- Jun 2014
- List Price
- $0.99
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Description
They endured the torments of scurvy and the vagaries of deep fogs, adverse winds, and contrary currents. They suffered through appalling quarters and rotting food. They spent years away from their homes and families, never knowing whether they would return. Their orders from Spain might well arrive long after they were needed, six months or longer into the journey. For more than two centuries, Spaniards ranged the coast of the Americas, penetrating almost to the Bering Strait from their bases in Mexico and charting the convoluted coastline of the Pacific Northwest. Yet they persevered, establishing relationships with the native peoples and negotiating disputes with rival explorers from other countries, jubilant in their discoveries, saddened by their losses. And they did it all for the honour of their homeland, the glory of God, and the promise of gain. In the end, Spain would not prevail on the Northwest Coast, but the story of their efforts is one well worth telling—and reading.
About the author
Rosemary Neering is a Victoria-based writer, editor, and photographer. She has published numerous articles in noted periodicals such as British Columbia Magazine, Canada's History Magazine, and Western Living. Rosemary also has over 40 book-length publications to her name, including A Traveller's Guide to Historic British Columbia and Down the Road. Her most recent publications include The Pig War: The Last Canada-US Border Conflict and British Columbia Bizarre: A Compendium of Facts, Stories, Whimsies and a Few Outright Lies from Canada's Wacky West Coast. When Rosemary isn`t travelling throughout BC looking for new stories, she enjoys time at home with her partner, Joe, and her cat.
Editorial Reviews
"Neering's history brings alive the Spaniards' adventures when trying to claim the Pacific coast for their King and God, and also their own benefit." —BC Books for BC Schools, 2014-15
"The Spanish on the Northwest Coast is a superb introduction to the topic, clearly written, well researched, and filled with maps and illustrations. It is well worth a read." —Dave Obee, Times Colonist
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