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100	1		_aWest, John, _d1778-1845
245	1	4	_aThe Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America : _band Frequent Excursions Among the North-West American Indians, In the Years 1820, 1821, 1822, 1823.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-08-06
508			_aProduced by A www.PGDP.net Volunteer, Riikka Talonpoika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org))
520			_a"The Substance of a Journal During a Residence at the Red River Colony, British North America" by John West is a historical account written during the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences as he serves as a chaplain to the Hudson's Bay Company in the burgeoning Red River Colony, detailing his efforts to provide religious instruction and improve the lives of the local Indigenous populations and settlers. The subject matter focuses on the daily challenges, cultural exchanges, and moral dilemmas faced in a frontier society. The opening of the journal introduces John West's departure from England in May 1820, highlighting his initial reflections on leaving his home behind and the perils of his undertaking. West describes his voyage across treacherous waters and through icy territories, where he encounters both the beauty and the dangers of nature, including icebergs and polar bears. As he arrives at various locations, including Hudson's Bay and the Red River, he documents his interactions with Indigenous tribes, observations about their customs, and aspirations to educate the children and uplift the community morally and spiritually. Through his narrative, the groundwork is laid for the broader story of the challenges and achievements that will follow in his missionary work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aManitoba -- Description and travel
653			_aNorthwest, Canadian -- Description and travel
653			_aIndians of North America -- Missions -- Canada
653			_aRed River Settlement
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22254
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