To Fort Nez Perces (Walla Walla)
My book, The HBC Brigades: Culture, Conflict, and the Perilous Journeys of the Fur Trade, was published by Ronsdale Press in July 2024. You can order the book now through…
Read moreIncoming brigades, Journey to Fort Okanogan
William Connolly began the journal of his voyage from Fort Nez Perces to Okanogan with a complaint: “Mr [Samuel] Black Traded a few Horses — but at the rate he…
Read moreThe incoming New Caledonia brigades leave Fort Vancouver, Columbia River
My book, The HBC Brigades: Culture, Conflict, and Perilous Journeys of the Fur Trade, was published by Ronsdale Press in July 2024. You may order it now through your favorite…
Read moreFort Nez Perces to Fort Vancouver with the New Caledonia brigade
Chief Factor William Connolly and his brigades arrived at Fort Nez Perces (Walla Walla) on Friday, June 9, 1826. He departed soon after he had arranged with Chief Trader Sam…
Read moreJohn Work’s Journey to the Columbia District, 1823
Three years before the York Factory Express existed, John Work travelled over much of their route, on his way from York Factory to Spokane House, on the Spokane River. He…
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