old northwest

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old northwest

The rise of the West, 1754-1830

1965
Examines the development of the United States West and how it affected or was affected by the rest of the nation.

Far North

2004
After the destruction of their floatplane, sixteen- year-old Gabe and his Dene friend, Raymond, struggle to survive a winter in the wilderness of the Northwest Territories.

The frontiersmen

a narrative
2001
Recreates events which actually occurred in the opening up of the Northwest Territory in the period 1700 to 1900 based on written documents.

Forts in the wilderness

1980
Briefly describes in simple text the exploration and building of forts in the Old Northwest territory by LaSalle, Tonty, and Clark.

Gateway to empire

1983
Maps on lining papers. The settling of the Illinois region from 1763 to 1816 focusing on the Chicago Portage, the link between the East and the riches of the West.

Black diamonds

a search for Arctic treasure
1982
While searching for a gold mother lode, the Morgans and their two friends come upon a pool covered with iridescent oil. Could it be "black diamonds", as oil is known by those who seek it? Sequel to "Frozen Fire".

The frontiersmen

a narrative
1967
Map on lining papers. Recreates events which actually occurred in the opening up of the Northwest Territory in the period 1700 to 1900 based on written documents.

Wilderness empire

a narrative
1969
Maps on lining papers. A narrative account of the eighteenthcentury struggle of England and France in the Iroquois territory for dominance.
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