Voyageurs around a campfire

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Descriptive Information

Description

Drawing by Frederic Remington. Firelight reflects on the weary faces of the voyageurs as they enjoy smoking their pipes at the end of the day.

Interpretation

At night the voyageurs would gather around a campfire for more songs and stories.

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

Author or Creator

Illinois Heritage Association

Source

Harper's Weekly, February 1, 1890

Language

eng

Subject / Keywords

Temporal Coverage

1890

Collection Publisher

Illinois Heritage Association

Rights

Resource Identifier

IHA00008

Date Created

6-27-00

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Voyageurs around a campfire
Description	Drawing by Frederic Remington. Firelight reflects on the weary faces of the voyageurs as they enjoy smoking their pipes at the end of the day.
Interpretation	At night the voyageurs would gather around a campfire for more songs and stories.
Lesson Plans / Themes	Settling in the Midwest French in Illinois
Learning Standards	18 Social systems 17 Geography 16 History
Author or Creator	Illinois Heritage Association
Source	Harper's Weekly, February 1, 1890
Language	eng
Subject / Keywords	Voyageurs Remington, Frederic, 1861-1909 Fur trade French Colonial Period Transportation
Temporal Coverage	1890
Collection Publisher	Illinois Heritage Association
Rights	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	IHA00008
Date Created	6-27-00
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Voyageurs around a campfire