Letter To Sir Joseph Banks President Of The Royal Society Of Great Britain (1890)

Letter To Sir Joseph Banks President Of The Royal Society Of Great Britain is a historical document written by John Graves Simcoe and published in 1890. The book is a letter addressed to Sir Joseph Banks who was the President of the Royal Society of Great Britain during the late 18th century. The letter is a detailed account of Simcoe's experiences during his time as the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada which is now known as Ontario Canada. Simcoe's letter discusses a variety of topics related to his role as Lieutenant Governor including his efforts to establish a government his interactions with the indigenous peoples of the region and his attempts to promote agriculture and commerce in the area. The book also includes Simcoe's observations on the natural history of the region including its flora and fauna. Overall Letter To Sir Joseph Banks President Of The Royal Society Of Great Britain provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Upper Canada and the challenges faced by those who sought to establish a new government in a largely untamed wilderness. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history as well as those interested in the history of science and exploration.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.