The Remarkable World of Frances Barkley: 1769 - 1845by Beth Hill
Frances Barkley was the first European woman to set foot on the coast of British Columbia. As a bride of seventeen, in 1786, she embarked from Europe on a round-the-world voyage of trade and exploration with her husband, Captain Charles William Barkley. During their eight years at sea, the Barkleys visited the Pacific Northwest coast twice, in search of sea otter pelts. The Captain gave his name to Barkley sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and named several other places after his wife and crew.
Frances Barkley's "Reminiscences" published here for the first time, contain her descriptions of their life at sea and visits to South America, India, China, and what is now Alaska and British Columbia.
Trade paperback, very good condition. Slight wear
10" x 8 1/2" (about 26 cm x 23 cm) 232 pages
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