THE MAGDALENE ISLANDS — PATTERSON. 57 



wise they form part of the County of Gaspe, in the Province of 

 Quebec. 



In conclusion, I need not say that by my short visit to these 

 islands I have been much interested in the place and people. 

 Their physical aj)pearance attracted the eye of the lover of nature ; 

 naturalists are attracted by the opportunities they afford for 

 studying the creatures which people the land, the air and the 

 waters ; the seeker after rest and health may find here a quiet 

 retreat from the world, and a climate conducive to vigor; the 

 political economist may find here resources which rightly im- 

 proved would yet add materially to our national wealth, while 

 the students of man will find much to enjoy in intercourse with 

 a simple minded and hospitable people. 



