Shaw and Rickman Confront Over Rum at Lake Argument
Rodney Shaw, independent trader, arrives to challenge Astor company dominance in the Northwest. At a tense council and ball in Michilimackinac era settings, Shaw battles Rickman, Annette, and Black Beaver influence while plans to depart for Paris unfold. Rickman seeks company rum, Shaw exposes and defies schemes, leading to a dramatic showdown on the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Shaw
Michilimackince
John Jacob Astor
Northwest Territory
Conrad Rich
Cikerk
Ramsay Crooks
Astor
Annette Leclerc
Burke Rikman
Astor Company
Rousse
Shaw
Basile
Paris
Chaptenh TI
Burke Rickman
Annette
Rickman
Leslie
Standing Cloud
Who Is Black Beaver in Shaw's Weasel Tale
Shaw questions Black Beaver's role as a powerful medicine man and moral influencer among the Weasel, Standing Cloud, and Flat Mouth. The Weasel recounts Black Beaver's wealth and wisdom, yet warns of his manipulation, including withholding hunter medicine and declaring Windigo the Laughing Musquash river to deter hunters and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickman
Awpatie
Shaw
Annette
Les
Shaw Leane
Glics
Leslie Makean
Leslie
Basile
Giles
Anneette
Tor
Hianen
Black Beaver
Weasel
Rodney
Standing Cloud
Flat Mouth
Independent
Windigo
Choose the Right Camera For Your Snapshot Style
John van Guilder explains that a precision ultra fast lens camera suits speed photography and harsh light, while a simple inexpensive camera serves ordinary conditions well. He urges study of magazines and photos to develop an eye for lighting, angles, and natural subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Guilder
The Traders Face a Powwow at Fort Shaw
Black Beaver faces Standing Cloud’s council as tensions grow over Rickman’s company and rum. Rodney appeals amid mistrust while jessakkid and hunters gather in a ceremonial meeting to decide the fate of trade and spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Standing Cloud
Black Beaver
Rickman
Fort Shaw
Shaw
Rick
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Sinclair
Nixons
Sinclair Fuel Oil
Sinclair Refining Company
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Sinclair Refining Company (Inc
P. G. Crouse
M. K. Newnam’s
M. K. Newnam
D. Ralph Horsey
Heart of
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Leave Love Point
Pier 5
Light ST
Baltimore & Eastern Railroad
Miss Marshall's
PHI Starstall
Mass Beauty
Federalsburg
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Greensboro
Ridgely
Mitchell’s
Praston
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Thompson's Hardware
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