Keep a list of evidence of the hardships faced on the journey and the page you found them on.
- 36 portages (98),
- dislikes early mornings (103),
- currents in the river-tracking (105),
- rainy weather (115)
- portaging up a waterfall-narrow,losing footing,clay/mud-very soft, 10 ft high (106)
Keep a list of quotes that show his attitude towards being out in the woods and the page number.
- eager about learning to hunt (109)
- happiest time in the northwest (110)
- abundance of opportunities (110)
- wild and romantic career (110),
- enjoys his meals (105)
- whole scene was indescribably romantic and novelty, and amusement, (113)
- profound stillness…fills the soul with awe, (113)
- few things are more beaituful or delightful than crossing a lake in the woods on a lovely morning at sunrise
What are portages?
when you cant take rivers anymore and have to walk everything.
Who are the people that the author is taking his voyage with and where are they from?
- brigade=voyageurs (french Canadians) = metis missionaries.
Describe the type of transportation they will use.
- boats-large canoes, wooden, 4000lbs of cargo, 13, broad and long
What is pemmican and where is it from?
- dried buffalo meat, ground up mixed with fat (from red river)
What is a “pipe” of time and what was it used for?
- break between periods of rowing-take a smoke break
What is the author trying to learn how to do?
- learn how to hunt
Describe the relationship between the First Nations and voyageurs at Norway House.
- relaxing on the grass, playing cards
What evidence was there that Europeans already had an influence on First Nations?
- voyageurs had fur trade already established, missionaries had church already built
How does the author describe the area as he heads to Fort Garry?
- swampy, inlet, tower of church seen from anywhere in town, well cultivated farms, Indian settlement, people look healthy wealthy houses.
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