The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British…
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"The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America" by John West is a historical account written during the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences as he serves as a chaplain to the Hudson's Bay Company in the burgeoning Red River Colony, detailing his efforts to provide religious instruction and improve the lives of the local Indigenous populations and settlers. The subject
matter focuses on the daily challenges, cultural exchanges, and moral dilemmas faced in a frontier society. The opening of the journal introduces John West's departure from England in May 1820, highlighting his initial reflections on leaving his home behind and the perils of his undertaking. West describes his voyage across treacherous waters and through icy territories, where he encounters both the beauty and the dangers of nature, including icebergs and polar bears. As he arrives at various locations, including Hudson's Bay and the Red River, he documents his interactions with Indigenous tribes, observations about their customs, and aspirations to educate the children and uplift the community morally and spiritually. Through his narrative, the groundwork is laid for the broader story of the challenges and achievements that will follow in his missionary work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | West, John, 1778-1845 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America and Frequent Excursions Among the North-West American Indians, In the Years 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823. |
| Credits |
Produced by A www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Riikka Talonpoika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Manitoba -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Northwest, Canadian -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Missions -- Canada |
| Subject | Red River Settlement |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22254 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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