検索キーワード： 著者 "Agnes C. Laut" すべてのカテゴリー

In the vast wilderness of Canada, fur hunters emerged as intrepid explorers, carving pathways through a continent as expansive as Europe. Their quest was not for glory, but for the invaluable fur that drove them to navigate the challenging waters of the Saskatchewan River, scale the Rocky Mountains, and traverse the rugged terrain of the Columbia. From the icy expanses of Athabaska to the Arctics edge, the ringing of dog bells signaled their relentless pursuit. Led by legendary figures like Ogden, Ross, and MKay, these dedicated hunters journeyed south from New Caledonia, crossing what are now...

Step into the rugged world of the Canadian wilderness with Agnes Laut, a celebrated outdoors-woman and author, as she brings to life the daring trappers who risked it all in pursuit of fur. In this captivating exploration, Laut profiles the resilient men who navigated the treacherous landscapes of Canada and the U.S. throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, matching their wits against the elusive fur-bearing animals that thrived there. Discover the stories behind these intrepid adventurers, the creatures they hunted, and the powerful companies that dominated the fur industry during an era when ...

Journey into the heart of the Cariboo Gold Rush, a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in Canadian history. Spanning from the discovery in 1859 to the explosive excitement of 1861, this captivating short work reveals the rich tapestry of events that shaped northern British Columbia. Delve into the stories of fortune seekers, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact of this gold rush on the regions development. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems of this fascinating era, brought to life through the engaging narration of TriciaG.

In the captivating Volume 22 of the Chronicles of Canada series, set sail on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Canadian Pacific coast, British Columbia, and Alaska. Discover the rich history and exhilarating tales of iconic explorers like Bering, Cook, Vancouver, Mackenzie, Fraser, and Thompson. Join TriciaG as she vividly brings these remarkable narratives to life, painting a picture of exploration, bravery, and discovery that shaped the Pacific frontier.

This, volume 22 of the Chronicles of Canada series, describes the exploration of the Canadian Pacific coast, British Columbia, and Alaska. It includes accounts of Bering, Cook, Vancouver, Mackenzie, Fraser, and Thompson. - Summary by TriciaG

Between the California and Yukon/Klondike gold rushes was the Cariboo Gold Rush in what would become northern British Columbia. The first discovery was made in 1859, but the rush didn't get underway in earnest until 1861. This short work documents the story of this lesser-known era and how it directly affected the development of British Columbia. (Summary by TriciaG)

The fur hunters were explorers who had blazed a trail across a continent and penetrated to the uttermost reaches of a northern empire the size of Europe. But it was fur these explorers were seeking when they pushed their canoes up the Saskatchewan, crossed the Rocky Mountains, went down the Columbia. Fur, not glory, was the quest when the dog bells went ringing over the wintry wastes from Saskatchewan to Athabaska, across the Barren Lands, and north to the Arctic. Beaver, not empire, was the object in view when the horse brigades of one hundred and two hundred and three hundred hunters, led by...

Canada's past is more dramatic than any romance ever penned. . . . All that has been attempted here is such a story of the romance and adventure in Canada's nation building as will give the casual reader knowledge of the country's past, and how that past led along a trail of great heroism to the destiny of a Northern Empire. This volume is in no sense formal history. There will be found in it no such lists of governors with dates appended, of treaties with articles running to the fours and eights and tens, of battles grouped with dates, as have made Canadian history a nightmare to children. It...

Dive into The French Revolution A History, penned by the renowned Scottish essayist, philosopher, and historian Thomas Carlyle. This monumental three-volume work, first published in 1837 and revised by 1857, meticulously chronicles the tumultuous events of the French Revolution from its inception in 1789 to the devastating heights of the Reign of Terror in 1793‚ì94, concluding in 1795. Carlyles ambitious narrative weaves together a rich tapestry of diverse sources, presenting an authoritative and captivating account of this pivotal era, with Volume 1 aptly titled The Bastille.