The Nootka Sound Controversy: A dissertation by William R. Manning

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Author Manning, William R. (William Ray), 1871-1942
LoC No. 05033222
Title The Nootka Sound Controversy: A dissertation
Note Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Nootka Sound Controversy" by William R. Manning is a historical dissertation written in the early 20th century. The work delves into a significant but often overlooked diplomatic dispute between England and Spain concerning the control of Nootka Sound on the Northwest Coast of America during the late 18th century. Manning aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of this incident, drawing from extensive archival research and challenging existing interpretations that have often been biased or simplistic. The opening of the dissertation establishes the historical context of the Nootka Sound incident, situating it within the fur trade boom initiated by Captain Cook's discovery and the competing colonial ambitions of Russia, England, and Spain in the late 1780s. Manning outlines the sequence of events that culminated in a conflict between Spanish and English expeditions, revealing the misunderstandings and diplomatic miscalculations that character fueled tensions. The preparation for occupation by both nations and the subsequent confrontations form the crux of this compelling historical narrative, suggesting that what appeared to be a minor territorial dispute had broader implications for colonial policy and international relations at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Thesis (Ph. D.)
Subject Nootka Sound (B.C.)
Subject Vancouver Island (B.C.) -- History
Subject Spain -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain
Subject Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Spain
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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