Fur Trade Canoe Routes of Canada / Then and Now
Morse, Eric
ISBN 10: 0802063845 ISBN 13: 9780802063847
Published by University of Toronto Press, 1979
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Before road or rail, the canoe routes followed by voyageurs formed a transport and supply system crossing a continent and covering more than a million square miles. Veteran wilderness traveller Eric Morse retraces these routes, linking them to modern landmarks and roads, and draws a fascinating picture of the history, economics, and geography of the fur trade.
This is a guide book that includes all the elements of historical adventure. The first part sketches the bruising hardships of life on the trail and describes the voyageurs' techniques for handling rapids, portages, and great lakes in the fragile canots de maitre that carried up to four tons. The second part is addressed to the modern voyageur. It traces the original routes and describes them as they exist today. The text is illustrated throughout with maps, photographs, and historical drawings and paintings.
About the Author: Eric W. Morse was national director of Canadian Clubs from 1949 until his retirement in 1971.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Fur Trade Canoe Routes of Canada / Then and ...
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Publication Date: 1979
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition