Shooting the Rapids 1879.jpg. Fur Trade Stories. Peter Fidler (1769-1822) joined the HBC as a labourer in 1788, but was almost immediately promoted to clerk.
He later learned surveying techniques, and became an important explorer and map-maker; between 1812 and 1817, however, he was very active in the new Red River Settlement. His journal entries for 17 and 18 October, 1814, describe daily activities of the men and mention the anti-European sentiment of some of the aboriginals. p19. “17th Monday very few fish to be caught most all the sturgeon seem to have gone down to the Lake, 5 men plastering the large house. Two carpenters putting up gates at the farm yard Pickets, others variously employed, we have got a great deal of work done this last 3 months with the 12 men left here, and people worked very cheerfully and well, HBC Territory 1764-1820. HBC Territory 1764-1820. HBC Territory 1670-1763. Historic Diaries: Marquette and Joliet. Graphic Novel Version of The Broken Blade. Loader.cfm (application/pdf Object) Voyageurs NP: The Environment and the Fur Trade Experience: 1730-1870 (Bibliography) Special History: The Environment and the Fur Trade Experience in Voyageurs National Park, 1730-1870 Bibliography Primary Sources (Manuscripts) Adshead, George.
Journal. White Oak Society – Living History Center – Fur Trade Era Historical Reenactment – Deer River MN.