Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory. Volume II.
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"Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory. Volume II." by John M'Lean is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during his service with the Hudson's Bay Company in the harsh and remote territory of the Hudson Bay region. The narrative provides insights into the landscape, the indigenous peoples, and the challenges of life in an area marked by
extreme weather and scarce resources. The opening of the volume begins with M'Lean's journey to Norway House, detailing the difficulties faced by the party as they navigate snow-covered terrain. The text describes the changing seasons and the landscape's beauty despite its adversities, such as snowstorms and the scarcity of game. M'Lean's reflections on the social customs of local Indian tribes are intertwined with descriptions of travel hardships, establishing a setting that highlights both the natural environment and human resilience amidst isolation and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McLean, John, 1799-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory. Volume II. |
| Credits |
Produced by canadiana.org (Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions), a www.PGDP.net Volunteer, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Labrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Hudson's Bay Company |
| Subject | Northwest, Canadian -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Languages |
| Subject | McLean, John, 1799-1890 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16864 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 690 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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