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The area between the Great Lakes and Lake Winnipeg, bounded on the north by the Hudson Bay lowlands, is sometimes known as the "Petit Nord." Providing a link between the cities of eastern Canada and the western interior, the Petit Nord was a critical communication and transportation hub for the North American fur trade for over 200 years.

Although new diseases had first arrived in the New World in the 16th century, by the end of the 17th century shorter transoceanic travel time meant that a far greater number of diseases survived the journey from Europe and were still able to infect new communities. These acute, directly transmitted infectious diseases – including smallpox, influenza, and measlesówould be responsible for a monumental loss of life and would forever transform North American Aboriginal communities.

Historical geographer Paul Hackett meticulously traces the diffusion of these diseases from Europe through central Canada to the West. Significant trading gatherings at Sault Ste. Marie, the trade carried throughout the Petit Nord by Hudson Bay Company ships, and the travel nexus at the Red River Settlement, all provided prime breeding ground for the introduction, incubation and transmission of acute disease. Hackettís analysis of evidence in fur-trade journals and oral history, combined with his study of the diffusion behaviour and characteristics of specific diseases, yields a comprehensive picture of where, when, and how the staggering impact of these epidemics was felt. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Manitoba History, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6992 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Called to the bar: an historical geography of beverage rooms in Brandon, 1881-1966.(Essay)
Author: Doug Ramsey
Publication: Manitoba History (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Issue: 56Page: 12(10)

Article Type: Essay

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Toronto ; Winnipeg : W. J. Gage; Publication date: 1883; Subjects: Geography; ... Read more

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Where can one find a town nicknamed the “Polar Bear Capital of the World”? Or see more than 3,000 beluga whales? Or stand along a lakeshore and hear the sound of the Great Kitchie Manitou beating a huge drum? Visit the province of Manitoba in G is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet and learn about these and other wonders, along with fascinating history and important facts.

Readers can traverse northern Manitoba on the amazing Ice Roads, a 2,200-km network of temporary roads; attend a dogsled race at the Festival de Voyageur in St. Boniface; or take a trip back in time at the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden.

From the A of Ancient Shores to the Z of the Z-dike, G is for Golden Boy showcases the history and natural wonders of Manitoba.

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Russell is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It is located in the southwestern section of the province. The original Russell riding was created in 1886, shortly after the expansion of Manitoba's western boundaries. It existed until 1957, when it was combined with the riding of Birtle as Birtle-Russell. The riding was primarily agrarian, and elected candidates from various parties who supported agrarian interests. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Oak Lake, Manitoba is a community in the south-western "Westman region" of Manitoba, Canada. It is located 52 km (32 miles) west of Brandon along the Trans-Canada Highway. The town is situated in the northern part of the Rural Municipality of Sifton while the lake is in the R.M.'s western area. During the late 1800s, the area around Oak Lake was a popular stopping point for fur traders and settlers due to the large number of big oak trees (revered for their strength) located around the lake that could be used to repair their wagons. In the fall of 1881, work crews on the trans-continental Canadian Pacific Railway had reached Flat Creek to the east of the current townsite. In the spring they moved the camp west and built a siding and station (now long gone) where the town's flags and flower garden are now located. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Russell is a town of 1,700 located in southwestern Manitoba, Canada, west of Silver Creek Municipality. The town of Russell is located at Highway 16 and Highway 83, approximately 15 km from the Saskatchewan border and 340 km northwest of Winnipeg. The community is home to approximately 1,400 people, with a trading area population of over 14,000. Russell is the home of Manitoba's Beef and Barley Festival, which is held annually in October to celebrate the region's strong agricultural tradition. Festival events include the King & Queen Pageant, a volleyball tournament, a car rally, and a craft fair. Grain farming and cattle ranching are extensive in the surrounding areas. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Brandonis a city in southwestern Manitoba, Canada.The surrounding area is often referred toas "Westman". The city started as a major junctionon the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the AssiniboineRiver and was then incorporated in 1882. Brandon,the second largest city and service centre inManitoba after Winnipeg, is a major hub for thesurrounding agricultural area. The population of itstrading area is between 70,000 and 150,000 people,while the city has a population of over 43,000.Brandon's industry reflects its agriculturalhistory; its major industries are related toagriculture and include fertilizer and hogprocessing plants, as well as retail and governmentservices for the surrounding area of Westman.Brandon is also home to Brandon University andAssiniboine Community College as well as the BrandonWheat Kings. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFBShilo are a relatively short distance (by car) tothe southeast of the city. Minnedosa Beach is onlyhalf an hour to the North. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Wanless, Manitoba is a community in the province of Manitoba. It is located in the Rural Municipality of Kelsey.Manitoba Listeni /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ is a Canadian prairie province with an area of 649,950 square kilometres (250,900 sq mi). The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other major industries are transportation, manufacturing, mining, forestry, energy, and tourism. ... Read more