Trails And Tales In Cobalt (1908)

""Trails and Tales in Cobalt"" is a historical travelogue written by William Henry Pope Jarvis in 1908. The book describes the author's journey to Cobalt, a small town in northern Ontario, Canada, during the early 1900s. Jarvis provides a vivid account of his travels through the rugged wilderness, including descriptions of the natural beauty of the area, encounters with local wildlife, and the challenges of traveling on foot and by canoe.The book also delves into the history of Cobalt, which at the time was a booming mining town. Jarvis provides a detailed account of the discovery of silver in the area and the subsequent rush of prospectors and miners. He describes the growth of the town, the development of the mining industry, and the social and economic impact of the silver boom on the local community.In addition to his travelogue and historical account, Jarvis includes a number of short stories and anecdotes about life in Cobalt. These tales provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who lived and worked in the town during this exciting and turbulent period in Canadian history.Overall, ""Trails and Tales in Cobalt"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of a small Canadian town during a time of great change and growth. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history, mining, or the natural beauty of northern Ontario.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.