San Marino: A Tapestry of Time — Exploring the World’s Oldest Country Sanjay K Mohindroo

The enchanting world of San Marino, the oldest republic alive. #SanMarino #OldestCountry #CulturalHeritage #HistoricJourney #MicrostateMagic #TimelessTraditions #ResilientSpirit #TravelInspiration #SanjayMohindroo
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San Marino: A Tapestry of Time — Exploring the World’s Oldest Country Sanjay K Mohindroo

The enchanting world of San Marino, the oldest republic alive. #SanMarino #OldestCountry #CulturalHeritage #HistoricJourney #MicrostateMagic #TimelessTraditions #ResilientSpirit #TravelInspiration #SanjayMohindroo
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Two Canoes: Governor Simpson reaches the Fraser River Governor Simpson has now reached the upper waters of the Fraser River. From Fort Alexandria, he will proceed to the Kamloops post, where they are building a boat for him. He will journey down the…

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS OF THE FUR TRADE
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In 1828, Governor Simpson travelled overland to #Kamloops, and then paddled down the Thompson River to the Fraser. He intended... #HistoricJourney #AmWriting #Books

Typical encampment of HBC fur trade, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background, the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

HBC BRIGADES, WM CONNOLLY'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"It was discovered that two horses were missing, and there being no doubt but that they had been stolen, Mr. Douglas and three men set out immediately in pursuit of the Thieves, and in the meantime several Indians... #HistoricJourney #AmWriting #History

Scrubby grasslands with brush in the foreground and dark, tree covered hills in the background.

HBC BRIGADES, WM CONNOLLY;S 1826 JOURNAL:
"We here stopped to allow the Horses their usual rest, but they had scarcely dispersed to feed when it was discovered that two of them were missing, and there being no doubt but that they had been stolen, Mr. Douglas and... #HistoricJourney #AmWriting #Books

Shallow lake with brush growing on the banks, and a line of meadow backed by trees that obscure the long valley in the background.

HBC BRIGADES, WM CONNOLLY'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"Early in the Morning we left our Encampment and at nine o'clock reached the Tranquil Lake, which we found covered with Ice, and vegetation in the neighbourhood consequently but little advanced. We here stopped to... #HistoricJourney #AmWriting #History

Fort Colvile to Boat Encampment One of the most dangerous legs of the York Factory Express expedition was their journey north from Fort Colvile to Boat Encampment, via the Columbia River.

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
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The river route from Fort Colvile to Boat Encampment, on the Columbia River, was the most difficult part of the outgoing journey to York Factory. #HistoricJourney

The Old Brigade Trail The fur traders made their annual journey via the Old Brigade Trail to Fort Vancouver, with their furs, and returned to Fort St. James with the trade goods.

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The first brigade trail north from Fort Okanagan was what the HBC men later called "the Old Brigade Trail." Here is what Anderson had to say of this trail. #HistoricJourney

Grand Coulee The Grand Coulee began just past Priests Rapids, cutting across the tablelands of Oregon Territory to reach the Columbia River east of Fort Okanogan.

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
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The Grand Coulee, a spectacular red rock canyon that led from the lower Columbia River to Fort Okanagan, was generally only used by the HBC Brigades. However... #HistoricJourney https://buff.ly/4eOYNoH

Sioux Island Rapid The Columbia River above Sioux Island Rapid, in Washington Territory, is one of Henry James Warre's paintings. But no one knows now where Sioux Island was.

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Sioux Island Rapids -- how did Henry James Warren happen to give this place that name? #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory

The H.B.Co. brigade trails in British Columbia Multiple brigade trails cross the British Columbia landscape. Some are buried under cities; others still exist as trails, and some may still be found.

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There are many different Brigade trails that run through British Columbia: here are only a few of them. #HBCHistory #HistoricJourney

Clerk James Douglas As a clerk, James Douglas took out the York Factory Express on three separate occasions, and quite by accident I discovered all three of them.

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Clerk James Douglas took out the York Factory Express to Red River in 1835. When he brought it home that same year, he was Chief Trader! #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory https://buff.ly/3ZriYEU

Sioux Island Rapid The Columbia River above Sioux Island Rapid, in Washington Territory, is one of Henry James Warre's paintings. But no one knows now where Sioux Island was.

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Sioux Island Rapids -- how did it get its name. And was the word Warre heard Sioux, or Sault? #HBCHistory #HistoricJourney

York Factory Express: Fort Nez Perces to Fort Colvile The second leg of the York Factory Express traveled east from Fort Nez Perces by an old Indigenous trail: David Thompson's Shawpatin Road.

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The journey from Fort Nez Perces to Fort Colvile was not an easy one, as the river was full of rapids and flowed heavily against them... #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory https://buff.ly/3Zakkm6

Joe Burke The Joe Burke who traveled in Thomas Lowe's outgoing York Factory Express of 1847, is Joseph Burke, botanist and collector for Kew Gardens!

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Quite by accident, I found a very interesting man travelling out in the boats of the outgoing 1847 York Factory Express. #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory https://buff.ly/3CDbfu9

Typical encampment of HBC fur trade, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

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When the HBC men reached the Fraser River in 1824, they explored up the river and met some very interesting First Nations men. #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory
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Incoming Express The first York Factory Express left Fort Vancouver in March 1826, and the incoming Express generally returned in November of the same year.

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The Incoming Express generally returns to Fort #Vancouver #WA in November of every year, after a long seven-month journey to Hudson Bay and return. #HistoricJourney

Peter Warren Dease travels north from Fort Alexandria In 1831, Peter Warren Dease traveled up the Fraser River north of Fort Alexandria, on his way to Fort George [Prince George]. This might have been the most difficult leg of his brigade journey out…

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In this post, Peter Warren Dease travels north from Fort Alexandria toward Fort George #PrinceGeorge and #FortStJames #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory

York Factory Express: Ft. Vancouver to Fort Nez Perces The main party of the outgoing York Factory Express set off on the first leg of its journey from Fort Vancouver, a little after March 20th.

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From Fort #Vancouver #WA on the lower Columbia River, the outgoing York Factory Express travelled through the mountains on its way to #WallaWalla #HBCHistory #HistoricJourney

The York Factory Express, Introduction Introduction: Welcome to The York Factory Express and its many stories of Scottish traders and Metis voyageurs who made the journey possible.

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When the HBC gentlemen began their seven months long journey to Hudson Bay and back, they were in the voyageurs' world. #HBCHistory #HistoricJourney

Dark misty night on the banks of a river, with shrubs and trees on river bank silhouetted against the lighter sky.

HBC BRIGADES, WILLIAM CONNOLLY'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"The weather was fine, and we encamped at half after seven pm in Stuart's River. The water is very low, none of the Snow in the Mountains being yet dissolved, and the current is therefore not strong and our progress... #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory

Historic post and sill building of the HBC fur trade, whitewashed and shingle-roofed. This is the old storehouse at replica Fort Langley.

HBC BRIGADES, WILLIAM CONNOLLY'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"McDougall with 8 Men took their departure from #FortStJames for McLeod's Lake, where they will join Messrs. Wm Brown & Wm McBean with the people already there, with whom they will proceed, under the command of... #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory

Stepping back in time!

Stepping back in time ✨🚕✨ A charming ride through history in the heart of Vienna, surrounded by stunning architecture and timeless elegance. 🏛️🐎 #ViennaVibes #HistoricJourney #TravelInStyle #HofburgPalace #EuropeanCharm #vienna #traveltheworld #traveler ##travelphotography #austria #carriage #horses

Demonstration of the power of the flintlock guns the HBC men used, attended by plenty of noise and smoke.

HBC BRIGADES, WILLIAM CONNOLLY'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"Every arrangement being completed both for the voyage to York Factory & to Fort #Vancouver #WA, at 8 o'clock this Morning Mr. James McDougall with 8 Men took their departure from #FortStJames Stuart's Lake for McLeod's Lake #HistoricJourney #History

Shallow lake with brush growing on bank, a line of meadow and trees obscuring the long valley in the distance.

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS:,JOHN MCLEOD'S 1826 JOURNAL: "Proceeded & breakfasted at the upper end of Johnston Island. Proceeded & Encamped at a little stream opposite [illegible]. Rained all day and cold, I am much afraid that the calves will not be got up safely. #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory

Fort St. James Fort St. James was the centre of the fur trade in north-central British Columbia, and plays an important role in HBC's exploration history.

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Fort St. James was where the HBC Brigades began their journey south to Fort #Vancouver #WA , and later, #FortLangley #HBCHistory #HistoricJourney nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-st-jame...

Typical encampment of the HBC fur trade, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background, the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS, JOHN MCLEOD'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"Encamped early and gave the men time to take their regale at the upper end of the Plain before the fort.
"21st. We were delayed this morning by two of the Owhyhees [Hawaiians] having gone back to the fort... #HistoricJourney #AmnWritingHistory

A short Chronology of the Fur Trade West of the Rockies The fur trade in B.C. began with Alexander McKenzie's search for the Pacific route. 65 years later the fur trade was interrupted by the Fraser R. gold rush.

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A short chronology of the fur trade West of the Rocky Mountains: this is an old post, and I could add a lot of stuff to it today. But... #HistoricJourney #HBCHistory nancymargueriteanderson.com/chronology-f...

Typical encampment of HBC fur trade, with canvas tents for the gentlemen and cook fires for all. To the left men talk under a canvas fly. In the background the palisades of replica Fort Langley.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS, JOHN MCLEOD'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"Encamped early & gave the men time to take their regale at the upper end of the Plain before the Fort.
"21st. We were delayed this morning by two of the Owhyees [Hawiians] having gone back to fort last night... #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory

Ripple in the water of a smooth tree lined river, with the water way flowing toward the hills in mid and back ground.

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS, JOHN MCLEOD'S 1826 JOURNAL:
"20th. Started from Fort #Vancouver #WA at 4 pm with 2 Boats accompanied by Messrs James Douglas & Francis Ermatinger, passengers 3 Calves & 3 Pigs. Raining very heavy. Encamped early & gave the men time to take.. #HistoricJourney #AmWritingHistory