Through the Mackenzie Basin by Charles Mair

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Author Mair, Charles, 1838-1927
Title Through the Mackenzie Basin
A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899
Credits Prepared by Arthur Wendover and Andrew Sly.
Summary "Through the Mackenzie Basin" by Charles Mair is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It documents the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899, highlighting the interactions and negotiations between the Canadian government and the Indigenous peoples in the Mackenzie region. Mair’s narrative provides insights into the socio-political dynamics, cultural exchanges, and the elegant landscapes of the region as the government sought to establish treaties amid the influx of settlers and miners. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition by introducing key figures such as Mr. Laird and various members of the treaty commissions. Mair begins with the preparations as the commission arrives in Edmonton, detailing their motivations and the logistical challenges they face. He describes the diverse social scenes of early Canadian society, offers descriptions of the natural landscape, and touches on the complexities of Indigenous rights. The narrative conveys a sense of urgency as they embark on their journey, emphasizing the fragility of the Indigenous way of life against the backdrop of expansionist pressures from the growing population of settlers and miners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Alberta -- Description and travel
Subject Indians of North America -- Canada -- Treaties
Subject Athabasca and Peace River treaty expedition, 1899
Subject Mammals -- Northwest, Canadian
Subject Birds -- Northwest, Canadian
Category Text
EBook-No. 12569
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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