The Red River Settlement: Its Rise, Progress, and Present State, With Some Account of the Native Races and Its General History, to the Present Day (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Alexander M. Ross grew up on a farm in Ontario and served in the Royal Canadian Artillery in World War II. Now Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, he has written "A Part of Me Is Missing" (2002 Borealis) and "Slow March to a Regiment" (2004). He has co-authored a revision of "The College on the Hill" (1999), a history of the Ontario Agricultural College.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey to the heart of Red River Settlement, a remote and challenging outpost in North America established in the early 19th century. The author delves into the struggles and triumphs of the colonists, tracing their arduous journey from their initial arrival to their attempts to build a new life in the wilderness. The book explores the complex relationship between the colonists and the Indigenous peoples who inhabited the land, specifically the Saulteaux and Cree nations, highlighting the challenges of navigating treaty obligations and cultural differences. The author provides a nuanced perspective on the motivations behind the colony's founding, analyzing Lord Selkirk's vision and the competing interests of the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company. The narrative vividly depicts the harsh realities of life in Red River, from devastating fires to frigid winters and the constant threat of wolf attacks, underscoring the resilience and determination of the settlers. The book examines the social, economic, and political dynamics that shaped the colony's early years, offering insights into the struggles for survival, the complexities of governance, and the evolving relationship between the colonists and the fur trade. Ultimately, the author provides a compelling portrait of a pioneering community grappling with the challenges and opportunities of creating a new world in the vast and unforgiving wilderness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282104207_0
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