PREFACE. 



IKDFUL of the time and patience required in find- 

 ing out a very little about this picturesque island 

 before setting out for its distant shores, and of 

 the uncertainty which surrounded every move- 

 ment after the start was made, as well as the unnecessary ex- 

 pense incurred for want of a reliable itinerary, we conceived 

 the idea of furnishing in compact form just the information 

 our party was most anxious to secure, and only obtained at 

 an exorbitant price, and after repeated disappointments. 



Our historical notes were largely gathered from an excellent 

 little work entitled " Newfoundland as it is in 1894," by the 

 acknowledged historian of the Island, Rev. M. Harvey, of St. 

 John's, whose appended letter explains itself : 



ST. JOHN'S, N. F., December 10th, 1894. 



DEAR DOCTOR DAVIS : I am very much pleased to learn that you intend 

 publishing an account of your experiences in Newfoundland. That is what 

 we want to make the country known. You are heartily welcome to use 

 my book in any way you please, and to any extent. 



Sincerely yours, 



M. HARVEY. 



Most of the illustrations of the trip were made from photo- 

 graphs taken in the field by the author; those showing the speci- 

 mens are by Mr. B. Frank Saylor, of Lancaster. The heads 

 were mounted by Messrs. A. C. Wood, of Painted Post, New 

 York, and George Flick, of Lancaster. A glance at the illus- 

 trations themselves is sufficient to testify to the faithful work 

 of all parties engaged upon subjects and pictures. 



Careful daily notes were taken, and are the basis of the 

 story of the hunt, which is rather understated than overdrawn . 

 If any brother hunter has a doubt of this he has only to profit 

 by our experience and try it for himself. If this little work 

 shall encourage other brain workers to find rest and healthful 

 recreation in this interesting region, our effort will not have 

 been in vain, and their pleasure will be the best reward of 



THE AUTHOR. 



