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Brothers La Verendrye in Sight of the Western Mountains

Brothers La Verendrye in Sight of the Western Mountains

On New Year's Day, 1743, the snowclad tops of distant mountains came in sight to the west. For eight days the war party journeyed toward the mountains.

Simon Fraser Descending The Fraser River, 1808

Simon Fraser Descending The Fraser River, 1808

SIMON FRASER (1776-1862). Canadian fur trader and explorer. Simon Fraser exploring the river bearing his name in present-day British Columbia, Canada, in 1808.

The Order of Good Cheer, Port Royal

The Order of Good Cheer, Port Royal

In order to keep up the spirits of the colonists of Port Royal during the winter of 1606-1607, a sort of club was organized called "The Order of Good Times". Each member had to take his turn in providing the dinner...

Cartier at Hochelaga

Cartier at Hochelaga

Cartier's own account tells us that the Indian chief, seizing the silver chain of the whistle hanging round his neck, which he used for giving signals on ship-board, and pointing to the handle of a dagger made of copper gilt like gold...

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