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Audio Transcript of Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye 1732


Audio Transcript: In 1732 Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye (the father of Jean-Baptiste, Pierre Gaultier, Louis-Joseph, and Francois de La Vérendrye) travelled from Fort Saint-Pierre to Lac des Bois (Lake of the Woods) and established Fort Saint-Charles.

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.