Project Gutenberg 2005-12-19 Public domain in the USA. 240 Bryce, George 1844 1931 The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists The Pioneers of Manitoba E-text prepared by K. D. Thornton and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists" by George Bryce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the narrative of the Scottish and Irish settlers who formed the Red River Colony under the patronage of Lord Selkirk in the early 1800s. Focusing on their struggles and triumphs, Bryce emphasizes the hardships these settlers faced as they attempted to build a new life in the challenging landscape of what is now Manitoba, Canada. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Andrew McDermott, a patriarch of the settlement, who recounts the history of the land before the arrival of the settlers. He speaks of the indigenous peoples, the ancient Mound Builders, and the explorers who ventured into the wilderness, providing context for the looming challenges. The tone shifts as the story moves to the early years of settlement, highlighting themes of perseverance and community amidst adversity. McDermott shares tales of the initial arrival of the Selkirk Colonists in 1812, their encounters with local Indigenous tribes, and the complex dynamics that unfolded as various cultures collided in the Red River region. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their poignant journey toward establishing a sustainable community against significant odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Red River Settlement F1001 Text Category: History - Other 487400 2025-07-07T11:00:24.065640 text/html 504924 2020-12-13T12:10:34 text/html 3273238 2025-07-07T11:00:36.843578 application/epub+zip 3266284 2025-07-07T11:00:28.439600 application/epub+zip 249305 2025-07-07T11:00:26.596639 application/epub+zip 3487098 2025-07-07T11:00:42.481550 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3427937 2025-07-07T11:00:34.527589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440984 2022-09-08T10:41:01.518649 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409430 2025-07-07T11:00:22.782624 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409150 2020-12-13T12:10:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409165 2020-12-13T12:10:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20851 2025-07-07T11:00:42.711583 application/rdf+xml 16229 2025-07-07T11:00:27.125648 image/jpeg 3731 2025-07-07T11:00:26.861618 image/jpeg 155343 2020-12-13T12:10:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 3111467 2020-12-13T12:10:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 155302 2020-12-13T12:10:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 3337087 2025-07-07T11:00:24.244617 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Manitoba Historical Society en.wikipedia