Ralph Allen's novel, 'Peace River Country', takes us on a poignant exploration of the Sondern family's quest for redemption amidst the rugged landscapes of Elevator, Saskatchewan, in Canada. Harold, Kally, and their mother find themselves bound together in a journey of hope as they leave behind the familiar towns of Dobie and Regina. Their ultimate goal: to reach the fabled Peace River country, where they long for a fresh start with their father, Chris, who battles with alcoholism. Set against the backdrop of the late 1930s, their nomadic existence becomes a testament to resilience, as they navigate a bittersweet tapestry of struggle, humor, love, and unwavering determination, refusing to yield to defeat.
Canadian journalist, author, and civil servant, Ernest J. Chambers compiled this volume in 1914, intending to present the factual information available at that time about the less-known and unexploited parts of northern Canada that lie on the west of Hudson Bay and James Bay and the East of the main range of Rocky Mountains. Contents include: Historical The Keewatin Area.—agriculture and Arable Land The Keewatin Area.—tree Growth and Timber Resources. The Keewatin Area.—economic Minerals. He Keewatin Area.—game, Fur-bearing Animals and Fish. Northern Saskatchewan.—agriculture and Arable Land. Northern Saskatchewan.—tree Growth and Timber Resources. Northern Saskatchewan.—economic Minerals. Northern Saskatchewan.—game, Fur-bearing Animals and Fish. Northern Alberta.—agriculture and Arable Land in the Eastern Section of "athabaska Country." Northern Alberta.—agriculture and Arable Land in the Western Section or "peace River Region." Northern Alberta.—tree Growth and Timber Resources. Northern Alberta.—economic Minerals. Northern Alberta.—game, Fur-bearing Animals and Fish. Mackenzie River Region.—topography, Agriculture and Arable Land. Mackenzie River Region.—tree Growth and Timber Resources. Mackenzie River Region.—economic Minerals. Mackenzie River Region.—game, Fur-bearing Animals and Fish. Barren Lands or "arctic Prairie."—topography, Soil, Climate and Flora. Barren Lands or "arctic Prairie."—tree Growth and Timber Resources. Barren Lands or "arctic Prairie."—economic Minerals. Barren Lands or "arctic Prairie."—game, Fur-bearing Animals and Fish.
Peace River is a location near Lake Hancock, north of present-day Bartow. Seminole hunting towns on Peace River lay in a five or six mile wide belt of land centered on and running down the river from Lake Hancock to below present-day Fort Meade. Oponay, who also was named Ochacona Tustenatty, was sent into Florida as a representative to the Seminoles on behalf of the Creek chiefs remaining loyal to the United States during the Seminole War. Oponay occupied the land adjacent to Lake Hancock and Saddle Creek. Peter McQueen and his party occupied the area to the south of Bartow. Quite likely their settlement included the remains of Seminole lodges and other facilities located on the west bank near the great ford of the river at Fort Meade. This important strategic position would have allowed the Red Sticks (Indians) to control not only access to the hunting grounds to the south, but communication and the trade with the Cuban fishermen at Charlotte Harbor, as well as the passage of representatives of Spain and England through the harbor.
What's in a Name? explores the nominal backgrounds of many prominent towns, cities and regions in Alberta. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of the many men and women who have participated in Alberta history and molded the political landscape of the places investigated. Members of Parliament, Senators and Judges are catalogued with details about their riding, the party they align themselves with, their occupation and more. This work spans the history of Alberta from its induction into Canada as a province in 1905 to the end of the Social Credit era in 1972.
Drawing on Wiebe's manuscript materials, her own interviews with him, and background information concerning Mennonite doctrines, history, and political values, Dr. van Toorn creates a fresh context in which to read Wiebe's novels, and gives the first real answer to his own famous question " Where is the voice coming from?"
When Canada's Changing North was first published in 1971, it quickly became a popular and reliable overview of the geography and culture of the Canadian North. In the three decades since it first appeared, great changes have occurred in this huge region that makes up two thirds of Canada's total area. This revised and expanded edition provides a new generation with a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the Canadian North and outlines how this region has become increasingly integrated into both the Canadian national fabric and the world.Among the many recent developments explored in Canada's Changing North is the legal recognition of aboriginal rights by the Canadian state, which has led directly to significant increases in their political and economic power. It also examines how economic development, which has long focused on non-renewable natural resources, particularly minerals, has grown to an enormous scale. Development of arctic oil and gas, which hinges on world supplies and national and international politics, has meant major changes across the North. Some of the new national parks in the Canadian North are already under threat from mineral development. Northern tourism has made it possible for a wide variety of affluent visitors to visit hitherto remote areas, affecting the ecology. The final selection, on northern challenges, discusses critical issues such as the impact of climatic change, the social needs (e.g. housing, education) of a rapidly increasing aboriginal population, environmental protection of unique regions, and defence of Arctic sovereignty. Of the sixty-two readings in this edition, forty-one are new.
Prophecy of the Swan covers twenty-nine years in the history of the Peace River valley in northeastern British Columbia. A vivid portrayal of life in some of the most isolated fur trade posts, it describes the intense competition between the North West and the Hudson's Bay companies, the individuals who were involved in exploration and commerce, and, finally, the shocking 'massacre of St. Johns.' It is unique in its integration of historic information and archaeological discovery, as it combines information recovered from many years of archaeological excavation with first-hand impressions of day-to-day life drawn from the few existing journals kept by company clerks.
