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Audio Transcript of Jean Peré 1684


Audio Transcript: In 1684, Peré became the first European to navigate the Albany River as far as Hudson Bay. However upon reaching Hudson Bay, he was captured by the English and deported back to France by way of England.

Source: Voiceovers by Kyle Rawn, Christian Wyss and LeeAnn McLellan, Algonquin College, Ottawa. Assistance provided by Don Crockford, Coordinator, Broadcasting Radio and Media Design Sector, Algonquin College.