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People of the Fur Trade

From Native Trappers to Chief Factors

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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People of the Fur Trade

From Native Trappers to Chief Factors

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

The years from the fall of New France in 1763 to the amalgamation of the Hudson's Bay Company and North West Company in 1821 were marked by fierce competition in the fur trade. Traders from the warring companies pushed west, undertaking incredible voyages in their search for new sources of furs. Irene Gordon explores the eventful lives of those who worked in the trade, including Alexander Henry the Elder, a trader and merchant who left a vivid written account of his experiences; Net-no-kwa, a woman of the Ottawa tribe who was so highly regarded by the traders at Michilimackinac that they saluted her with gunfire every time she arrived there; and the bold and flamboyant Scotsman Colin Robertson, who used "glittering pomposity" to impress those he dealt with. From chief factors to servants, independent traders, Native trappers and Metis, the people of the fur trade left an indelible imprint on North American history.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1926936922

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9781926936925

A People on the Move

The Métis of the Western Plains

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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A People on the Move

The Métis of the Western Plains

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

The blossoming of Métis society and culture in the 19th century marked a fascinating and colourful era in western Canadian history. Drawing from journals and contemporary sources, Irene Ternier Gordon presents a vivid account of Métis life in the area that is now Saskatchewan and Alberta. Here are the stories of the masters of the plains—Métis buffalo hunters, traders and entrepreneurs like Louis Goulet, Norbert Welsh and the legendary Gabriel Dumont. Many enjoyed lives of freedom and adventure, yet also faced heartbreak as their way of life came to an end. From the delightful details of marriage customs, feasts and fancy clothing to the sad consequences of the events of 1885, this book is a vivid chronicle of Métis life.

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1926936124

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People of the Fur Trade

From Native Trappers to Chief Factors

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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From Native Trappers to Chief Factors

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Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

The Incredible Story of Louis Reil's Grandmother

By: Irene Gordon

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Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

The Incredible Story of Louis Reil's Grandmother

By: Irene Gordon

The story of Marie-Anne Lagimodiere who criss-crossed Canada in the early 1800s with her voyageur husband.

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1551539675

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9781551539676

The Laird of Fort William

William McGillivray and the North West Company

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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The Laird of Fort William

William McGillivray and the North West Company

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

High finance, wilderness adventures, violence, and questionable legal tactics all played important roles in the history of the North West Company. William McGillivray, head of the company from 1804 until 1821, was arguably the most powerful businessman in Canada in the early nineteenth century. William McGillivray emigrated from the Scottish Highlands to work for his uncle Simon McTavish when he was twenty years old and became head of the NWC in 1804 upon McTavish’s death. The period from 1805 to 1814 was a time of quick expansion and great prosperity for the company; however, its decline was even more rapid. It could be argued that the NWC did not merge with the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1821 but rather was swallowed up by it. By the time William died in 1825, the McGillivray family had been forced into bankruptcy. Set against the background of the history and legacy of the NWC, this engaging biography tells McGillivray’s complete story, from his early years in Scotland, immigration to Canada, and fur-trading successes to his eventual downfall.

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Heritage House Publishing Co

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1927051738

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9781927051733

Grey Owl

The Curious Life of Archie Belaney

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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Grey Owl

The Curious Life of Archie Belaney

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

He gave his extraordinary genius, his passionate sympathy, his bodily strength, his magnetic personal influence, even his very earnings to the service of animals..." - Lovat Dickson, publisher. This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: biography or animals. Grey Owl was known to millions of people as an outstanding Native Canadian spokesman who championed the cause of nature, conservation, and preservation. His cause was true, but the truth about Archie Belaney's mysterious ancestry was another story.

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James Lorimer & Company

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1552777987

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A People on the Move

The Métis of the Western Plains

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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The Métis of the Western Plains

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The Laird of Fort William

William McGillivray and the North West Company

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William McGillivray and the North West Company

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The Laird of Fort William

William McGillvray and the North West Company

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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William McGillvray and the North West Company

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

High finance, wilderness adventures, violence, and questionable legal tactics all played important roles in the history of the North West Company. William McGillivray, head of the company from 1804 until 1821, was arguably the most powerful businessman in Canada in the early nineteenth century. William McGillivray emigrated from the Scottish Highlands to work for his uncle Simon McTavish when he was twenty years old and became head of the NWC in 1804 upon McTavish's death. The period from 1805 to 1814 was a time of quick expansion and great prosperity for the company; however, its decline was even more rapid. It could be argued that the NWC did not merge with the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821 but rather was swallowed up by it. By the time William died in 1825, the McGillivray family had been forced into bankruptcy. Set against the background of the history and legacy of the NWC, this engaging biography tells McGillivray's complete story, from his early years in Scotland, immigration to Canada, and fur-trading successes to his eventual downfall.

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Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

The Incredible Story of Louis Reil's Grandmother

By: Irene Gordon

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Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

The Incredible Story of Louis Reil's Grandmother

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The story of Marie-Anne Lagimodiere who criss-crossed Canada in the early 1800s with her voyageur husband.

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Grey Owl

The Curious Life of Archie Belaney

By: Irene Ternier Gordon

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The Curious Life of Archie Belaney

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Tecumseh

Diplomat and Warrior in the War of 1812

By: Irene Gordon

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Tecumseh

Diplomat and Warrior in the War of 1812

By: Irene Gordon

This is the biography of Tecumseh, a legendary nineteenth century Shawnee warrior, a hero of the War of 1812 and a man who spent most of his life trying to build a Native confederacy to withstand the pressure on native lands from American settlement. It also tells the story of his younger brother Lalawethika and of Lalawethika's transformation from a drunken ne'er-do-well to the charismatic spiritual leader known as The Prophet. As a diplomat, Tecumseh dealt with the British and American authorities, with settlers and with First Nations peoples on both sides of the border. He fought with the British in the War of 1812, and lost his life at the Battle of Moraviantown.

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Amazing Stories

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1552774309

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9781552774304

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People of the Fur Trade

People of the Fur Trade

A People on the Move

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People of the Fur Trade

People of the Fur Trade

Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

The Laird of Fort William

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Grey Owl

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A People on the Move

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The Laird of Fort William

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The Laird of Fort William

Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

Marie-Anne Lagimodiere

Grey Owl

Grey Owl

Tecumseh

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