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Jean Morrison has written a fascinating and important book, full of drama and colourful historical figures. Rare paintings, drawings, maps and archival photographs complement her impeccable research and lively text. Superior Rendezvous-Place encompasses the French predecessors of Fort William, Native Peoples of the time and the evolution of the fur trade, with an emphasis on the North West Company era.
This most important work concludes with details of the reconstruction of the fort and the development of Old Fort William, one of Ontario's "must see" attractions.
"Jean Morrison is a natural story teller, and hers is an essential historical document in the compelling history of Fort William, once the centre of the North American commercial universe."
- Peter C. Newman, author of Caesars of the Wilderness
"This book is wonderful reading. Jean Morrison's prose is beautiful."
- Carolyn Podruchny, fur trade historian, Newberry Library, Chicago
Jean Morrison, historian at Old Fort William in Thunder Bay for 15 years, has written widely on Fort William and the North West Company. Her credits include North West Company in Rebellion: Simon McGillivray's Fort William Notebook, 1815 (Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society, 1988, reprint 1997) and numerous articles and reviews on the fur trade and local labour history in The Canadian Encyclopedia, the Dictionary of Canadian Biography, the Thunder Bay Historical Society's annual Papers and Records, The Beaver and Families (Ontario Genealogical Society). Since retirement in 1990, she has served on the Ontario Geographic Names Board and the Old Fort William Advisory Committee.
Morrison loves living in Thunder Bay where she enjoys its multicultural society, its symphony orchestra, theatre companies, art galleries, historical museum and many other cultural opportunities. Besides her church and political activities, she takes time to savour Lake Superior's grandeur and Northwestern Ontario's wilderness. Married to Ken Morrison, she is proud of her three grown daughters, one granddaughter and three grandsons.
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Librería: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 0.95. Nº de ref. del artículo: bk189621939Xxvz189zvxgdd
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Oversize Paperback. Condición: VG. Oversize paperback. Nº de ref. del artículo: 85285
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Librería: Peninsula Books, Traverse City, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Softcover. Condición: Very Good. As the historian for Old Fort William, the author is uniquely qualified to write this history of an important fur trade site and the people, both native and colonial, that contributed to its survival. This is a nice, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. Contains an index, source notes, and a bibliography in the rear. The covers are in nice condtion with no creases, tears or chips. There is a slight curl to the lower corner. ; B&W & Color Illustrations, Maps; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 132 pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 20697
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Librería: Silver Creek Books & Antiques, Port Perry, ON, Canada
Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. Near fine softcover - see actual image. 164 pps. History of Old Fort William. Drawings, maps and archival photographs. History-Ontario. Nº de ref. del artículo: 19-279b
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Librería: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 176 pages; - Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Nº de ref. del artículo: TOB216-26471-OS-1.35
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Librería: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, Estados Unidos de America
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Librería: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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