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    Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader
    Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader
    Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader
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    Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader

    Written by John Long

    Narrated by Nick Adams

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    In 1768 John Long set out from Gravesend in England, bound for Canada and a position as an articled clerk. Quickly developing an affection for the First Nations people he encountered, he determined to learn native languages and thereby make him useful in the 'Indian Trade' living first among Mohawks at Cahnuaga (Kahnawake) and later, among Ojibwa and Cree people north of Lake Superior. Long's journal provides a thrilling depiction the life of a fur trader in the late eighteenth century. It is a dangerous world, where starvation, torture, murder, war, disease and misfortune are constant threats.
    Although clearly writing for a contemporary English readership, with all the attitudes and sensibilities that required, Long's affection for and comfort with the First Nations people with whom he lives and works comes through strongly - indeed, even when offered comfortable accommodation within the officers quarters at Michilimackinac, he prefers to continue to live outside the fort with his First Nation friends and partners. The stories he tells about life on the fur trade frontier and the hazards and dangers he encounters are described with frankness and humor, neither aggrandizing his own achievements or diminishing those of others.
    While Long's "Voyages and Travels" has been republished a number of times. it is still not well known. This is a tragedy, as few other works provide as clear and engaging picture of life on the fur trade frontier.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateMar 20, 2020
    ISBN9781518921834
    Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader
    Author

    John Long

    John Long is Strategic Professor in Palaeontology at Flinders University, and the author of many scientific publications as well as popular and scientific books. In 2020 he was awarded the Bettison and James Award for lifetime achievement for contributions to scientific research and science communication.

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      Looks like I’m this person to pop the cherry with this audiobook.
      This has such fantastic history about on how John Long learned how to stretch Beaver the First Nations way at the 18th Century period ! Keep on listening to this audio book because on the truth fact is I’ve was able to envision a great story being told at rare occasions and times to explore the new and final frontier the amazing new world !!!