Observations On The Geology And Physical Characteristics Of Newfoundland

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Issued in two volumes. Joseph Jukes, an English geologist, was appointed surveyor for Newfoundland in 1839 and spent 16 months in the colony. In Excursions, Jukes describes his travels around the island, including tales of the seal hunt, the people and customs he encountered, and observations on Newfoundland's natural history and physical geography. He found Newfoundlanders to be "[a] simple, honest, industrious, good-natured and hospitable people, and [to] have the virtues of all hardy races exposed to the toils and dangers of an adventurous life" (vol. 1, p. 238). Volume one includes details of Jukes' excursions from his arrival in St. John's in April 1839 to April 1840, while volume two continues with details of the last leg of Jukes' excursions from April to November of 1840, his notes on Newfoundland's natural history, and his geological survey.

A detailed description of Newfoundland's geological features and resources for the years 1839 and 1840, this book also includes a brief overview of the surveyor's responsibilities in conducting surveys and of the methods used.