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Rare NFLD Book 1908 A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador By Mrs Leonidas Hubbard Jr.

Lot Number:3381
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Start Time:19/9/2025 9:30:00 PM
End Time:29/9/2025 10:46:00 PM
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Rare NFLD Book 1908 A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador By Mrs Leonidas Hubbard Jr.

A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador by Mina Benson Hubbard (née Ellis), first published in 1908, is a significant work in the genre of Arctic exploration literature. The book chronicles her pioneering 1905 expedition across Labrador, following in the footsteps of her late husband, Leonidas Hubbard Jr., who perished during a previous attempt.

📘 About the Book

  • Author: Mina Benson Hubbard (née Ellis)

  • Title: A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador

  • Publisher: The McClure Company, New York

  • Publication Year: 1908

  • Format: Hardcover, approximately 305 pages

  • Illustrations: 51 halftone photographs and a large fold-out map

  • Content: The book details Hubbard's 576-mile canoe journey through the Nascaupee and George Rivers, providing firsthand accounts of the challenges faced and the landscapes encountered.

💰 Market Value

The value of the first edition varies based on condition and rarity:

  • Very Good Condition: A copy in very good condition is listed for US$250 on AbeBooks.

  • Excellent Condition: An excellent first edition was last seen at auction in 1975, indicating its scarcity.

Modern reprints of the book are available:

🧭 Historical Significance

Mina Benson Hubbard's journey was groundbreaking, as she was the first woman to successfully navigate and map a significant portion of Labrador's interior. Her expedition not only contributed to geographical knowledge but also challenged contemporary gender norms by demonstrating a woman's capability in undertaking such a formidable adventure.

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