Queen Charlotte Islands

VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Reginald H. Purdy
DOI: 10.25316/tcsv-g716
Cited by: 15

Abstract

Audio recording and transcript of Rev. Reginald Harris Purdy's 1970 presentation to the Nanaimo Historical Society in which he talks about life on the Queen Charlotte Islands, now known as Haida Gwaii. Topics covered include: naming of the islands by European explorers, weather, geography, wild cattle, and Purdy's own experiences as an early white settler in the area.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine and coastal plant biology

Publication details

Journal / source
VIUSpace (Vancouver Island University Library)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN