Homeland to Hinterland
Author | : Gerhard John Ens |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 294 |
Release | : 1996 |
ISBN-10 | : 0802008356 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780802008350 |
Rating | : 4/5 (350 Downloads) |
Download or read book Homeland to Hinterland written by Gerhard John Ens and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A social and economic history of the Metis of the Red River Settlement, specifically the parishes of St. Francois Xavier and St Andrews. Argues that the Metis participated in two worlds: one Indian and pre-capitalist, the other European and capitalist, and that rather than being overwhelmed, the Metis adapted quickly to the changed economic conditions of the 1840s and actually influenced the nature of change. Paper edition (unseen), $18.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR