The discovery of the Telon River : with apologies to Longfellow

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Title: The discovery of the Telon River : with apologies to Longfellow
Author: Tyrrell, J. W. (James Williams), 1863-1945
Extent: 4 p. on 1 folded sheet ; 21 x 14 cm
Date: [after 1900]
Scope and Content: Item is a poem written by James W. Tyrrell following his exploring expedition of the Thelon River. The poem is a humorous tale told by 'Patrick the old explorer' to 'King Sifton' [Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior]. It is loosely based on Longfellow's poem entitled 'The discoverer of the North Cape'.
Source of Title: Title transcribed from item.
General Note: Item forms part of the series entitled 'Writings'.
Location: "Ms. Coll. 310, Box 9, folder 29"
Subject (Name): Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929
Subject (Title): Report on an exploratory survey between Great Slave lake and Hudson Bay districts of Mackenzie and Keewatin
Subject (Topic): Thelon River (N.W.T. and Nunavut) - Poetry
Poems
Digital ID: barrenlands:W10003