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The Tale of Leonard III

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Nate Fraser-Klein

My artifact was Beaver pelts. Beaver pelts were used in the fur trade. The purpose of the pelts was to trade for and make money off of them. First Nations would harvest them and Europeans would trade them goods for the pelts. The pelts were valuable for europeans because they used them for winter clothing. Pelts also showed luxury in Europe. Finally The story you are about to read was inspired by this artifact from the time of New France.

My artifact was Beaver pelts. Beaver pelts were used in the fur trade. The purpose of the pelts was to trade for and make money off of them. First Nations would harvest them and Europeans would trade them goods for the pelts. The pelts were valuable for europeans because they used them for winter clothing. Pelts also showed luxury in Europe. Finally The story you are about to read was inspired by this artifact from the time of New France.

I woke up this morning excited to do another fur trade with the Algonquin peoples. I got dressed ready to make another trade and get my pay cheque. I grab my paddle and head out side with my canoe. I head down river to where the trade will take place. The tricky part about this trade is that I have to paddle by my nations land called New France. When I’m close to the New France I make sure not to be seen with my European goods because I’m a unlicensed fur trader. If I’m caught there will be severe penalty’s. On my way down the rest Lawrence river I’m thinking about how much money I can get from this trade. This trade is the biggest trade I’ve done. These beaver pelts the Algonquin people have are the most luxurious beaver pelts I’ve ever felt. Pelts like the ones sell for tons of money. I am going to get lots of money off this trade.

I am finally at the trading spot and made it past New France safely. I meet their tribe leader Ahanu I give him metal hammers, knifes and other metal goods. Ahanu give me his most luxurious beaver pelts in return. We shake hands and say "Meegwetch" which is thank you in Algonquin. I take my pelts back to my canoe and start rowing up stream back to my house. But first I need to make a stop in New France so I can secretly deliver the pelts to the buyer.

I am finally at the trading spot and made it past New France safely. I meet their tribe leader Ahanu I give him metal hammers, knifes and other metal goods. Ahanu give me his most luxurious beaver pelts in return. We shake hands and say "Meegwetch" which is thank you in Algonquin. I take my pelts back to my canoe and start rowing up stream back to my house. But first I need to make a stop in New France so I can secretly deliver the pelts to the buyer.

When I am nearing New France I get out of my canoe and put the pelts in the clips I made in my jacket. I make my way over to the village I have to meet the buyer at his house near the blacksmith. I walk around trying to look normal. I’m dressed like a citizen so I’m not suspicious. I say “hi” to a few citizens on my way over to his house. Once I arrive at his wood house that looks cozy with the wood burning fireplace and his wife. My heart is pounding because this is the biggest deal I’ve ever done. He comes out of a room and I give him the pelts and he gives me a healthy pay cheque.