02548cam a22003493u 4500 6913 UtSlPG 20260610133159.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Radisson, Pierre Esprit, 1636?-1710 Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson : Being an Account of His Travels and Experiences Among the North American Indians, from 1652 to 1684 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-11-01 Produced by Karl Hagen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the online Distributed Proofing team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions "Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson" by Pierre Esprit Radisson is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the travels and experiences of the author among the North American Indians from 1652 to 1684, highlighting his interactions and significant events encountered during this tumultuous period. The opening of the book sets a gripping tone for Radisson's narratives, showcasing his harrowing capture by the Iroquois shortly after his arrival in Canada. Radisson recounts a fateful outing with comrades for fowling, which spirals into a chaotic altercation resulting in the death of his companions and his subsequent abduction. Described in vivid detail, he experiences the brutal customs of his captors, their initial suspicions, and the eventual grudging acceptance he encounters as he navigates his captivity. This portion of the text establishes a foundation for understanding Radisson's journey, as he moves from being a captive to gaining insights into the lives and cultures of the Indigenous peoples, setting the stage for further exploration in the subsequent voyages detailed in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Canada New France -- Discovery and exploration Northwest, Canadian -- History Hudson's Bay Company Iroquois Indians https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6913 48908 48908