“being a graphic and vivid sketch of this noted pioneer steamer and her romantic cruise for over half a century on the placid, island-dotted waters of the North Pacific ; also containing a description of the Hudson's Bay Company from its formation in 1670 down to the present time, biography of Captain McNeill, the narrative of a Fraser River prospector of 1859, historical momentoes [sic] of the Beaver's copper remains, the sad ending of the author's last trip in search of old-time naval relics, important developments in steam since its introduction in 1769, etc.”