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Children of the Fur Trade: Forgotten Metis of the Pacific Northwest (Northwest Reprints),Used
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During the first half of the 19th century, a unique subculture built around hunting and mobility existed quietly in the Pacific Northwest. Descendants of European or Canadian fathers and Native American mothers, these mixedblood settlerscalled Mtiswere pivotal to the development of the Oregon Country, but have been generally neglected in its written history. Today we know them by the names they left on the land and the waters: The Dalles, Deschutes, Grand Ronde, Portneuf, Payette; and on the peoples who lived there: Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene, Nez Perce. John C. Jackson's Children of the Fur Trade recovers a vital part of Northwest history and gives readers a vivid and memorable portrait of Mtis life at the western edge of North America. This informal account shows the Mtis as explorers and mapmakers, as fur trappers and traders, and as boatmen and travelers in a vanishing landscape. Because of their mixed race, they were forced into the margin between cultures in collision. Often disparaged as halfbreeds, they became links between the dispossessed native peoples and the new order of pioneer settlement. Meet the independently minded Jacco Finlay, the beautiful Helene McDonald, fearsome Tom McKay and the bearfighting Iroquois Ignace Hatchiorauquasha, whose Mtisse wife, Madame Gray, charmed lonely fur traders. Here is the rawhide knot of the mountain men who brought their Indian wives to suffer the censure of missionaries while building a community where their mixedblood children were no longer welcome. A riveting glimpse into a unique heritage, illustrated with historic maps, drawings, and photographs, this book will interest and inform both the scholar and the general reader.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Children of the Fur Trade'? A: The book focuses on the history and experiences of the Métis people in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, highlighting their role in the fur trade and their unique cultural identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Children of the Fur Trade'? A: The author of the book is John C. Jackson.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Children of the Fur Trade' have? A: The book contains a total of 326 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Children of the Fur Trade' published? A: The book was published on October 15, 2007.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes historic maps, drawings, and photographs that enhance the narrative.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both scholars and general readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to interest and inform both scholars and general readers.
- Q: What themes does the book explore regarding the Métis people? A: The book explores themes of cultural identity, survival, and the interactions between Native American peoples and European settlers.
- Q: Does the book provide personal stories of Métis individuals? A: Yes, the book features personal stories of notable Métis individuals and their contributions to history.