Historical Entities
Trivia EH? Hudson Bay Company
Radisson and Des Groseilliers were the initial men behind the establishment of the Hudson’s Bay Company. they were French but unhappy with France’s pursuit of furs. They switched sides more than once through the years. Early indoor winter clothing consisted of a large moose skin lined with several other pelts, a layer of flannel, and [...]
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Hudson’s Bay Company
Hudson’s Bay Company is the oldest chartered trading company in the world. Amazing to think it is still operating today. Of course a few things have changed over the years. The buyers don’t have to travel in canoes and befriend and trade with Indians. The CEO doesn’t have to oversee an operation that sends ships, [...]
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The Huron Carol
The Huron Carol is a loose translation of the story of Jesus written by St. Jean de Brebeuf. Brebeuf was a Jesuit missionary in Quebec & Ontario, 1625 to 1649. During his time in Canada he wrote Jesus Ahattonia (the Huron Carol) as a way to teach the Huron’s about the birth of Jesus Christ [...]
20Dec2008 | Pat Williams | 1 comment | Continued
I remember Finnigan and the tickle trunk. BUT I'm 47 years old! Great show! Along with the Friendly Giant, eh? ...
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I didn't know this - very interesting! Thanks for sharing!