A Winter in the St. Croix Valley is a book that recounts the experiences of George Nelson during his stay in the valley in the years 1802-1803. The book is a collection of Nelson's reminiscences of his time in the valley, where he spent the winter with a group of fur traders. Nelson describes the harsh winter conditions, the daily routines of the traders, and the relationships he formed with the Native American tribes in the area. He also provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the valley, including the ...
Read More
A Winter in the St. Croix Valley is a book that recounts the experiences of George Nelson during his stay in the valley in the years 1802-1803. The book is a collection of Nelson's reminiscences of his time in the valley, where he spent the winter with a group of fur traders. Nelson describes the harsh winter conditions, the daily routines of the traders, and the relationships he formed with the Native American tribes in the area. He also provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the valley, including the wildlife, rivers, and forests. The book offers a unique perspective on the fur trade industry and the interactions between European traders and Native American tribes during this time period. It also provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the traders and the challenges they faced in surviving the harsh winter conditions. Overall, A Winter in the St. Croix Valley is a fascinating historical account that offers insight into the early years of European settlement in North America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the fur trade, Native American culture, or early American history.The Narrative Appeared In Installments In The March, June, And September, 1947, Issues Of Minnesota History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less
