Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador An Address Presented by Lt.-Colonel William Wood, F.R.S.C. before the Second Annual Meeting of the Commission of Conservation at Quebec, January, 1911

A passionate plea for protection and a snapshot of early Canadian conservation, Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador by William Charles Henry Wood presents a persuasive 1911 address urging the creation of refuges for Labrador’s vanishing wildlife. Delivered before the Commission of Conservation at Quebec, Wood’s speech combines firsthand natural history observations with clear advocacy—appealing to sportsmen, commercial interests, the press, and the general public to halt senseless extermination and preserve wild species for future generations. Rooted in the scientific and social context of the early 20th century, the audiobook explores themes of wildlife management, public opinion, and the moral responsibility of a modern nation toward its natural heritage. Wood frames conservation as common ground between industry, recreation, and nature lovers, and offers practical calls to action that echo in today’s debates about habitat protection and sustainable use. The tone is urgent but pragmatic, blending empirical detail with a civic-minded appeal. Ideal for listeners interested in animals, science, environmental history, and policy, this audiobook is a compact, historically significant listen for naturalists, conservationists, and anyone curious about the origins of wildlife sanctuary movements in Canada.