Hilborn Robert R (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 212 pages; Key content includes: Indigenous History: The long presence of the Saugeen Ojibway (Anishinaabe) and other First Nations peoples who lived along the lake and river for thousands of yearsâ"fishing, hunting, gathering, trading, and maintaining seasonal camps. It draws on oral traditions, archaeology, and early records. European Exploration & Fur Trade: Arrival of French explorers (e. G. , Ãtienne Brûlà in 1610, Samuel de Champlain) , Jesuit missionaries, and fur traders in the 17thâ"18th centuries, followed by British influence after the Conquest of New France. Treaties & Settlement: The pivotal 19th-century land surrenders, including Treaty 45 (1836) and Treaty 72 (1854) , which transferred large territories from the Saugeen Ojibway to the Crown, paving the way for European pioneer settlement. Pioneer Era: Early logging, fishing, shipbuilding, and the founding of communities like Southampton and Goderich. Environmental & Cultural Context: The lake and river as lifelines for transportation, resources, and trade; the impact of colonialism on Indigenous lifeways; and the transition from Indigenous stewardship to settler society. The book is richly illustrated with historical maps, photographs, drawings, artifacts, and timelines, making it accessible for general readers, local historians, genealogists, and those interested in Indigenous and settler history in Bruce County. (Grok).…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Scarce title. previous owner's name written on title page. small stain at bottom of first few pages (see additional image).