NANCY MARGUERITE ANDERSON

An Accidental Historian, writing about the people who worked in the Territory West of the Rocky Mountains before 1858 — so many good stories!

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Historic Posts Columbia District

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson March 16, 2025 Fur Trade History, Hudson's Bay Company
Historic Posts Columbia District

So, in this post we are looking at the Historic Posts found in the Columbia District. Vancouver’s Island is considered a part of the Columbia District, although it was separate…

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HMS America

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson July 27, 2024 "Headquarters", Fort Victoria stories

The story of the British frigate HMS America is an especially interesting story, as it involves the history of both Forts Victoria and Vancouver. There are some very interesting characters…

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Michaud House

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson May 14, 2023 Fur Trade History, Writing
Michaud House

I was invited to take part in a Voyageur celebration held at Michaud House, in Langley, on May 13, 2023. It was a hot, hot day — the first hot…

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Nicomekl River

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson April 8, 2023 Fur Trade History, Hudson's Bay Company
Nicomekl River

My book, The HBC Brigades: Culture, Conflict, and Perilous Journeys in the Fur Trade, was published by Ronsdale Press in July 2024. You can order my books, The HBC Brigades,…

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Puget Sound

By Nancy Marguerite Anderson April 1, 2023 Fur Trade History, Hudson's Bay Company
Puget Sound

My book, The HBC Brigades: Culture, Conflict, and Perilous Journeys of the Fur Trade, was published by Ronsdale Press in July 2024. You can order my books, The HBC Brigades,…

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