Who is voyageur jacques

The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www. If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login. These voyageurs transported goods to trading posts and were normally forbidden from doing any trading of their own.

These men normally did not trap and process the animal pelts themselves — the Indigenous did. The voyageur's life was physically exhausting and not nearly as glorious as modern folk tales make it out to be. For example, they had to be able to carry two pound 41 kg bundles of fur over portage. Some carried up to four or five, and there is a report of one voyageur carrying seven for half of a mile. Hernias were all too common and were often fatal. Voyageurs also spent a lot of time in the water — jumping out of the canoe if it meant making the canoe lighter and traverse over certain rapids easier.

Some voyageurs were included in military campaigns, though they did not partake in attacks. They carried weapons, small canons, powder, tools and sufficient food for the troops. Their role was crucial not only to military operations, but also to the expansion of New France.

Without their help, the vast tracts of land claimed by France in North America would not have been possible. Then there is the massacre by Pontiac in which Jacques is killed and Danny is taken captive by Chippewas.

They, however, are more friendly to him than another tribe would have been, and his experience is broadened before he leaves them to fight with Sir William Johnson, and, at home again, to find that Jacques has willed him his trade. Already have an account?

Log in. Trouble signing in? Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Updated: November 11, pm. Jacques really holds the interest of children and adults with his presentations.

It is a fun and fascinating way to learn about this colorful period! In addition, see The Fur Trade exhibit until the end of February! Interesting items illustrate an important part of the past. Make beautiful patterns with color cards to match traditional Ojibwe clothing.