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LoC No.: 15018987
Title:
The Red River Colony
A Chronicle of the Beginnings of Manitoba
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Red River Colony" by Louis Aubrey Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the establishment and challenges faced by the early settlers of the Red River Colony in Manitoba, focusing on the experiences of Thomas Douglas, the Earl of Selkirk, who is a key figure in the colonization efforts. The book combines elements of biography and regional history, delving into the socio-political forces at play during this significant period of Canadian history. The opening of the book introduces Captain John Paul Jones, who raids the estate of Thomas Douglas, the future Earl of Selkirk, as a backdrop to the colonization narrative. It paints a vivid picture of the era, highlighting the adventurous spirit of the time and the personal stakes involved. Douglas, a young boy during the raid, is depicted in a setting rich with historical imagery and family legacy, hinting at how these early encounters and the turbulent environment of his childhood may shape his future motivations to establish a colony that would offer hope to the dispossessed Highlanders and other displaced populations. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Douglas's eventual efforts in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wood, Louis Aubrey, 1883-1955
EBook No.: 30040
Published: Sep 20, 2009
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Red River Settlement
Subject: Manitoba -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15018987
Title:
The Red River Colony
A Chronicle of the Beginnings of Manitoba
Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Red River Colony" by Louis Aubrey Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the establishment and challenges faced by the early settlers of the Red River Colony in Manitoba, focusing on the experiences of Thomas Douglas, the Earl of Selkirk, who is a key figure in the colonization efforts. The book combines elements of biography and regional history, delving into the socio-political forces at play during this significant period of Canadian history. The opening of the book introduces Captain John Paul Jones, who raids the estate of Thomas Douglas, the future Earl of Selkirk, as a backdrop to the colonization narrative. It paints a vivid picture of the era, highlighting the adventurous spirit of the time and the personal stakes involved. Douglas, a young boy during the raid, is depicted in a setting rich with historical imagery and family legacy, hinting at how these early encounters and the turbulent environment of his childhood may shape his future motivations to establish a colony that would offer hope to the dispossessed Highlanders and other displaced populations. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Douglas's eventual efforts in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wood, Louis Aubrey, 1883-1955
EBook No.: 30040
Published: Sep 20, 2009
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Red River Settlement
Subject: Manitoba -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.