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This detailed history of the Red River Settlement provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of this important region in Canadian history. From the early fur traders to the present day, the book covers the many challenges and triumphs faced by the settlers who made this wilderness their home. With illustrations and maps, readers can explore the geography and culture of this fascinating area and gain a deeper appreciation for its historical significance.

A compelling blend of biography and memoir, in which the author traces Geoffrey Langlands' life from impoverished beginnings through his long career as a pioneering teacher in a lawless mountain region of Pakistan on the Afghan border.

Focusing on the resurgence of Hollywood in the 1970s, the book illustrates how creative entrepreneurs revitalized the film industry by developing the blockbuster model, characterized by specific, replicable success markers. It offers valuable insights for scholars in film studies, screenwriting, and popular culture, examining the strategic innovations that transformed Hollywood into a thriving business.

The narrative centers on the Astor Expedition, detailing the journey of Alexander Ross as he worked for John Jacob Astor's Pacific Fur Company. It chronicles the establishment of Fort Astoria near the Columbia River, highlighting the diverse mix of settlers, including indigenous tribes and various ethnic groups. Ross provides a rich account of the indigenous populations, including an appendix of Chinook vocabulary, emphasizing their advanced societies. The narrative also touches on the impact of the War of 1812, leading to the fort's acquisition by the North West Company and its renaming to Fort George.