Salmon Chief
I have been chasing a story–the story of the Salmon Chief. I found a beginning to this story in a manuscript I am reading for another author. Well, that’s not…
Read moreSimpson to Spokane River
In the spring of 1825, Governor George Simpson paused his journey at the future location of the Wascopam Mission, while travelling east on his way to the Rocky Mountains and…
Read moreTo Fort George
In 1824, Governor George Simpson is making his way from York Factory to Fort George [Astoria], at the mouth of the Columbia River, on his first of three visits to…
Read moreBeaver River
In September 1824, Governor George Simpson and his paddlers reached the Ile-à-la-Crosse post, headquarters of the English River Department. At this place, he was given a letter left behind by…
Read moreLeaving the Columbia
I find Sir George Simpson’s book, An Overland Journey Round the World, an interesting read, partly because of what he says of the reasons he made the plans for the…
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