A Pioneer, 1851 (Classic Reprint)
Macdonald, William John
Excerpt from A Pioneer, 1851Very monotonous sailing week after week without seeing any signs of life besides some sea birds and porpoises. Arrived at Victoria, Vancouver Island, 14th May, 1851. Although the voyage was long and tedious I had no wish to leave the ship and so many friends, made on our long voyage. However, the next day after anchoring, Mr. Douglas, Chief Factor in charge, sent Mr. George Simpson in a large canoe manned by Indians...