1776 – 1862 an American Scot
NW Company gave the call,
Joined the fur trade, Montreal.
Pushing ever west to know,
All the places’ beavers go.
Peace River pass and posts to trade,
Pacific access not yet made.
Down a river, raging falls,
Stolo people, canyon walls.
Fraser paddled west and south,
Musqueam people at the mouth.
With spears and arrows did attack,
Fraser turned and headed back.
‘T was journey through a fearful zone,
River yet untamed then known.
Albert Reeve, January 7, 2023
