The Silver Chief: Lord Selkirk and the Scottish Pioneers of Belfast, Baldoon and Red River

by Lucille H. Campey

No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition

Book Overview

Belfast, Prince Edward Island, founded in August 1803, owes its existence to Lord Selkirk. Its bicentennial is a timely reminder of Selkirk's work in Canada, which extended beyond Belfast to Baldoon (later Wallaceburg) in Ontario, as well as to Red River, the precursor to Winnipeg. Aptly named "The Silver Chief" by the five Indian chiefs with whom he negotiated a land treaty at Red River, the fifth Earl of Selkirk spent an immense fortune in helping...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1896219888

ISBN13:9781896219882

Release Date:May 2003

Publisher:Natural Heritage Books

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.96 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Americas Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Canada Canadian Education & Reference Europe Historical History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Politics & Social Sciences Reference Regional Canada Scotland Social Science Social Sciences

Customer Reviews

0 rating

Write a review

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks^® and the ThriftBooks^® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC

The Silver Chief: Lord Selkirk and the Scottish Pioneers of Belfast, Baldoon and Red River

Select Format

Select Condition

Recommended

Book Overview

Customer Reviews

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

Follow Us