Harmon, Daniel Williams
Harmon's Journal, 1800-1819 (Classics West)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781894898447
- author:
- Harmon, Daniel Williams
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Local History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Harmon's Journal, 1800-1819 is a unique and engaging account of life in western Canada during the early 19th century. Written by fur trader and explorer Daniel Williams Harmon, this journal provides a rare glimpse into the cultures and customs of the people he met, including important observations on the impact of European contact on First Nations communities. Harmon's writings are marked by honesty and raw emotion, offering profound reflections on his travels and adventures. The journal also sheds light on the activities of notable figures such as David Thompson, Simon Fraser, and John Stuart, with whom Harmon exchanged letters. Edited by esteemed historian William Kaye Lamb in 1957, this edition offers a valuable insight into the life and experiences of one of Canada's earliest explorers. With its authentic and engaging narrative, Harmon's Journal is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of western Canada.
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