Six Years In The Canadian Northwest (1882)

by Jean D'Artigue

Book Overview

Six Years In The Canadian Northwest (1882) is a memoir written by Jean D'Artigue, a French-Canadian fur trader who spent six years living and working in the Canadian Northwest during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of D'Artigue's experiences and observations during his time in the region, including his interactions with the local Indigenous peoples, his travels across the vast wilderness, and his encounters with the wildlife and natural environment of the area.Throughout the book, D'Artigue provides a vivid and engaging narrative of his adventures in the Canadian Northwest, offering readers a unique glimpse into the life of a fur trader during this period. He describes the challenges and dangers he faced in his work, including harsh weather conditions, hostile encounters with Indigenous groups, and the constant threat of attacks by wild animals.In addition to his personal experiences, D'Artigue also provides valuable insights into the social and cultural landscape of the Canadian Northwest during this time. He discusses the complex relationships between the various Indigenous groups in the region, as well as the interactions between the fur traders and the local populations.Overall, Six Years In The Canadian Northwest (1882) is an engaging and informative memoir that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the Canadian Northwest during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104378302
• ISBN13: 9781104378301
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"