This edition had all images removed.
Title: Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear
Note: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced
from images generously made available by the Canadian
Institute for Historical Microreproductions
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear" by Theresa Gowanlock and Theresa Delaney is a gripping historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the harrowing experiences of the authors during their captivity in the camp of Big Bear amid the tumultuous Northwest Rebellion. The story is centered on Theresa Gowanlock and her tumultuous journey, revealing personal struggles, societal observations, and the clash of cultures during a dark period in Canadian history. The opening of this account begins with an introduction by Theresa Gowanlock, who expresses her intent to provide a truthful recounting of her experiences after a tragic incident that claimed the lives of her husband and other settlers. As she reflects on her captivity, Gowanlock begins to detail her journey alongside her husband from Ontario to Frog Lake, where they faced starvation and threats from Indigenous peoples. The authors share personal anecdotes of their encounters with the local inhabitants, painting a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced during their travel. The narrative foreshadows deep sorrow and tragedy as they encounter the escalating tensions leading to the massacre and their eventual captivity, setting the stage for the emotional and harrowing details that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gowanlock, Theresa, 1863-1899
Author: Delaney, Theresa, 1849-1913
EBook No.: 6604
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Gowanlock, Theresa, 1863-1899 -- Captivity
Subject: Delaney, Theresa, 1849-1913 -- Captivity
Subject: Big Bear, (Cree chief)
Subject: Cree Indians -- Alberta -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Riel Rebellion, 1885
Subject: Frog Lake (Alta.) -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear
Note: Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced
from images generously made available by the Canadian
Institute for Historical Microreproductions
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear" by Theresa Gowanlock and Theresa Delaney is a gripping historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the harrowing experiences of the authors during their captivity in the camp of Big Bear amid the tumultuous Northwest Rebellion. The story is centered on Theresa Gowanlock and her tumultuous journey, revealing personal struggles, societal observations, and the clash of cultures during a dark period in Canadian history. The opening of this account begins with an introduction by Theresa Gowanlock, who expresses her intent to provide a truthful recounting of her experiences after a tragic incident that claimed the lives of her husband and other settlers. As she reflects on her captivity, Gowanlock begins to detail her journey alongside her husband from Ontario to Frog Lake, where they faced starvation and threats from Indigenous peoples. The authors share personal anecdotes of their encounters with the local inhabitants, painting a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced during their travel. The narrative foreshadows deep sorrow and tragedy as they encounter the escalating tensions leading to the massacre and their eventual captivity, setting the stage for the emotional and harrowing details that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gowanlock, Theresa, 1863-1899
Author: Delaney, Theresa, 1849-1913
EBook No.: 6604
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Gowanlock, Theresa, 1863-1899 -- Captivity
Subject: Delaney, Theresa, 1849-1913 -- Captivity
Subject: Big Bear, (Cree chief)
Subject: Cree Indians -- Alberta -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Riel Rebellion, 1885
Subject: Frog Lake (Alta.) -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.