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Article: British Columbia in Jane Austen's Time.(AGM 2007: Vancouver)(Essay)
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- Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal
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- January 1, 2007
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THE NORTHWEST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA, which extends from today's British Columbia south through Washington and Oregon, was one of the last areas of the world to be visited by outsiders. It was only during Jane Austen's lifetime, 1775-1817, that this far edge of North America became known in Britain. As far as I can determine, Jane Austen had no direct knowledge of British Columbia. Her lack of awareness is, however, less important than her familiarity with other areas of the world where Britain was similarly engaged. After introducing Jane Austen's outlook and events during her lifetime in Britain and British Columbia, I highlight four aspects of contact that, given the ...
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