The Red River Colony / A Chronicle of the Beginnings of Manitoba

Name: The Red River Colony / A Chronicle of the Beginnings of Manitoba
Author: Louis Aubrey Wood

By Louis Aubrey Wood

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The narrative chronicles Lord Selkirk's project to establish a settlement in the Red River region, following the grant of vast Hudson's Bay Company lands and the recruitment of settlers in Scotland and Ireland. It traces preparations, voyages, and early winters, profiles key agents and leaders, and recounts clashes with the North-West Company and local tensions culminating in violent incidents. Maps, illustrations, and documentary material accompany descriptions of forts, settlements, and the challenges of frontier life, while chapters examine administrative decisions, supply difficulties, and the evolving relations among settlers, Indigenous peoples, and fur-trade interests.

About the Author

Louis Aubrey Wood

Louis Aubrey Wood was a Canadian author known for his historical narratives that explore significant events and figures in North American history. His notable works include "The Red River Colony: A Chronicle of the Beginnings of Manitoba," which delves into the early settlement of Manitoba, and "The War Chief of the Six Nations: A Chronicle of Joseph Brant," focusing on the life of the prominent Mohawk leader during the American Revolutionary War. Wood's writing reflects a keen interest in the interplay between indigenous peoples and colonial expansion, contributing to the understanding of Canada's historical landscape.