Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Journal of the Yukon, 1847-48
Descending Bell river to the Porcupine, Murray reached the Yukon, June 2-5, and, after some difficulty, found a suitable site for his fort, about three miles above the mouth of the Por cupine, on the east bank of the Yukon. Thenceforward his journal is devoted to a detailed narrative of the building of Fort Yukon, and the visits of parties of, Indians from up and down the river. Of these he offers us a lively description, and seems to have missed no opportunity of questioning them as to th character of their country, the fur-bearing and other animals found there, and the language, manners and customs of the inhabitants - all of which is duly recorded in his journal. After spending the winter at Fort Yukon, Murray left June 5, 1848, for Lapierre House, with the returns' of the new establishment. He rejoined his wife at Lapierre House, June 23, having been absent a little over a year.
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