Through the Mackenzie Basin by Charles Mair
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"Through the Mackenzie Basin" by Charles Mair is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It documents the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899, highlighting the interactions and negotiations between the Canadian government and the Indigenous peoples in the Mackenzie region. Mair’s narrative provides insights into the socio-political dynamics, cultural exchanges, and the elegant landscapes of the region as the government sought to establish treaties amid the influx
of settlers and miners. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition by introducing key figures such as Mr. Laird and various members of the treaty commissions. Mair begins with the preparations as the commission arrives in Edmonton, detailing their motivations and the logistical challenges they face. He describes the diverse social scenes of early Canadian society, offers descriptions of the natural landscape, and touches on the complexities of Indigenous rights. The narrative conveys a sense of urgency as they embark on their journey, emphasizing the fragility of the Indigenous way of life against the backdrop of expansionist pressures from the growing population of settlers and miners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mair, Charles, 1838-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Through the Mackenzie Basin A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899 |
| Credits | Prepared by Arthur Wendover and Andrew Sly. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Alberta -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Canada -- Treaties |
| Subject | Athabasca and Peace River treaty expedition, 1899 |
| Subject | Mammals -- Northwest, Canadian |
| Subject | Birds -- Northwest, Canadian |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12569 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12569-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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