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THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Quite often, as they made their way up the various rivers on their long journey to Hudson Bay, the men tracked their boats upriver by line, especially when the current was so strong that they could not row them. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tracking/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Quite often, as they made their way up the various rivers on their long journey to Hudson Bay, the men tracked their boats upriver by line, especially when the current was so strong that they could not row them. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tracking/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In December 1846, artist Paul Kane arrived at Fort Vancouver with the very-much-delayed York Factory Express. He left the territory again in late 1847, spending the winter at #Edmonton House. While he was here, he did a fair bit of exploring, and gave me a little information I got nowhere else. #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In December 1846, artist Paul Kane arrived at Fort Vancouver with the very-much-delayed York Factory Express. He left the territory again in late 1847, spending the winter at #Edmonton House. While he was here, he did a fair bit of exploring, and gave me a little information I got nowhere else. #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/paul-kane/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As they made their way up the #Saskatchewan River west of Lake #Winnipeg, the HBC men navigated their way past a long and violent rapid called the Grand Rapids. This was the longest barrier to easy transportation in Rupert's Land. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/grand-rapids/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As they made their way up the #Saskatchewan River west of Lake #Winnipeg, the HBC men navigated their way past a long and violent rapid called the Grand Rapids. This was the longest barrier to easy transportation in Rupert's Land. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/grand-rapids/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One of the pleasures that the homecoming York Factory Express men may have enjoyed while they made their journey west in the early Fall was the beautiful Aurora Borealis or Northern lights. Few of these men mentioned these in their journals. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #SKHistory #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/aurora-borealis/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One of the pleasures that the homecoming York Factory Express men may have enjoyed while they made their journey west in the early Fall was the beautiful Aurora Borealis or Northern lights. Few of these men mentioned these in their journals. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #SKHistory #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/aurora-borealis/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The incoming York Factory Express left Norway House, and crossed difficult and dangerous Lake #Winnipeg on their way to the mouth of the #Saskatchewan River and, eventually, Cumberland House. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/thirteenth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The incoming York Factory Express left Norway House, and crossed difficult and dangerous Lake #Winnipeg on their way to the mouth of the #Saskatchewan River and, eventually, Cumberland House. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/thirteenth-leg/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Between Fort #Vancouver #WA, to Fort. Okanagan, both the York Factory Express and the HBC Brigades travelled the same stretch of the Columbia River. Yet, never did these brigades of canoes meet each other, as they travelled the river at different times of the year. #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigades-and-expresses/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Between Fort #Vancouver #WA, to Fort. Okanagan, both the York Factory Express and the HBC Brigades travelled the same stretch of the Columbia River. Yet, never did these brigades of canoes meet each other, as they travelled the river at different times of the year. #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigades-and-expresses/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As Governor Simpson's cousin, Aemilius Simpson, made his way up the Hayes River with the incoming York Factory Express leaving York Factory, he described the falls and portages along the river. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As Governor Simpson's cousin, Aemilius Simpson, made his way up the Hayes River with the incoming York Factory Express leaving York Factory, he described the falls and portages along the river. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1824, the first Norway House burned to the ground. This post stood on the long narrow bar that separated Playgreen Lake from Lake #Winnipeg. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/norway-house-fire/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1824, the first Norway House burned to the ground. This post stood on the long narrow bar that separated Playgreen Lake from Lake #Winnipeg. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/norway-house-fire/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There were three major transportation systems in the HBC after 1826--the HBC Brigades that brought out the goods from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver, the York Factory Express that travelled across the continent to Hudson Bay and back, and the London Ships that sailed into York Factory, and also into Fort Vancouver. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hbc-transportation-systems/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There were three major transportation systems in the HBC after 1826--the HBC Brigades that brought out the goods from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver, the York Factory Express that travelled across the continent to Hudson Bay and back, and the London Ships that sailed into York Factory, and also into Fort Vancouver. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hbc-transportation-systems/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were landmarks along the Echimamish River, that shallow, boggy river that flowed both wys across the low height of land into the headwaters of the Hayes River, and into Nelson River. These landmarks were not quite as obvious as those on the two major rivers, but they did exist. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-on-the-echimamish-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were landmarks along the Echimamish River, that shallow, boggy river that flowed both wys across the low height of land into the headwaters of the Hayes River, and into Nelson River. These landmarks were not quite as obvious as those on the two major rivers, but they did exist. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-on-the-echimamish-river/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The HBC headquarters on the Columbia River was Fort #Vancouver #WA, and the post was built over the winter of 1824-25, and thrived for many years afterwards. Here came the HBC Brigades every year, and also the York Factory Express. #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-vancouver/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The HBC headquarters on the Columbia River was Fort #Vancouver #WA, and the post was built over the winter of 1824-25, and thrived for many years afterwards. Here came the HBC Brigades every year, and also the York Factory Express. #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-vancouver/

NO ORDINARY RISKS: THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA
Cumberland House was a major post on the #Saskatchewan River, and the place where both the York Factory Express, and the Portage La Loche brigades passed through. In 1823, and in 1828, to canoe expeditions passed through this historic place. #ThreeJourneysNorth #NoOrdinaryRisks #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/two-canoes-four/

NO ORDINARY RISKS: THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA
Cumberland House was a major post on the #Saskatchewan River, and the place where both the York Factory Express, and the Portage La Loche brigades passed through. In 1823, and in 1828, to canoe expeditions passed through this historic place. #ThreeJourneysNorth #NoOrdinaryRisks #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/two-canoes-four/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The HBC men who travelled up and down the Hayes River never described it in their journals, but an English explorer who travelled over their routes did, and it is the only way we have any idea of what the river looks like to an HBC men in. the York Factory Express. #Journeys #MBHistory #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river-2/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The HBC men who travelled up and down the Hayes River never described it in their journals, but an English explorer who travelled over their routes did, and it is the only way we have any idea of what the river looks like to an HBC men in. the York Factory Express. #Journeys #MBHistory #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river-2/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Once the incoming HBC brigades reached Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla on the Columbia River, they paused for a short visit and then continued their downriver journey to their headquarters at Fort #Vancouver #WA. To reach that place, they had to make their way through a mountain range. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-eight/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Once the incoming HBC brigades reached Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla on the Columbia River, they paused for a short visit and then continued their downriver journey to their headquarters at Fort #Vancouver #WA. To reach that place, they had to make their way through a mountain range. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-eight/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1823, HBC clerk John Work began his journey to the West in a canoe that would carry him by the old route to the Columbia district. His travelling partner was Peter Skene Ogden. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tenth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1823, HBC clerk John Work began his journey to the West in a canoe that would carry him by the old route to the Columbia district. His travelling partner was Peter Skene Ogden. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tenth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that led the HBC men from the base of the Big Hill to Hudson Bay was called the York Factory River, as it brought the York Factory Express men straight to the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/more-on-the-york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that led the HBC men from the base of the Big Hill to Hudson Bay was called the York Factory River, as it brought the York Factory Express men straight to the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/more-on-the-york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were many landmarks along the Hayes River, but the HBC never described them in their records. It was only when the early British explorers came and follow their trails that the places were described. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were many landmarks along the Hayes River, but the HBC never described them in their records. It was only when the early British explorers came and follow their trails that the places were described. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that flowed into Hudson Bay itself was called the York Factory River, because it led the men to the HBC post on the banks of the Hayes. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that flowed into Hudson Bay itself was called the York Factory River, because it led the men to the HBC post on the banks of the Hayes. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Somehow, John O'Brien appears in all my stories. Here he is travelling in the York Factory Express, heading to #Edmonton House. But I found him on the Northwest coast, and later he turns up in the #Yukon working for Robert Campbell. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/john-obrien/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Somehow, John O'Brien appears in all my stories. Here he is travelling in the York Factory Express, heading to #Edmonton House. But I found him on the Northwest coast, and later he turns up in the #Yukon working for Robert Campbell. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/john-obrien/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1826, Governor Simpson's cousin, Aemilius, joined the HBC and travelled west to Fort #Vancouver with the incoming York Factory Express. He left behind a fabulous journal that is a delight to read. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/aemilius-simpson/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1826, Governor Simpson's cousin, Aemilius, joined the HBC and travelled west to Fort #Vancouver with the incoming York Factory Express. He left behind a fabulous journal that is a delight to read. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/aemilius-simpson/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The home-coming York Factory Express leaves Hudson Bay for Fort #Vancouver #WA, on their four month long journey home. The most difficult part of the journey is directly ahead of them. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eleventh-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When the 1835 York Factory Express men arrived at their Hudson Bay headquarters, they discovered that a mysterious illness was floating around the post, killing a few and sickening many. No one knew what it was--but we know today. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-complaint/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When the 1835 York Factory Express men arrived at their Hudson Bay headquarters, they discovered that a mysterious illness was floating around the post, killing a few and sickening many. No one knew what it was--but we know today. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-complaint/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As you know, polar bears hunt humans. There were polar bears in the lowlands that surrounded Hudson Bay, and there were more than a few occasions when these large bears actually invaded York Factory. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/polar-bears/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As you know, polar bears hunt humans. There were polar bears in the lowlands that surrounded Hudson Bay, and there were more than a few occasions when these large bears actually invaded York Factory. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/polar-bears/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas, who had spent some time in the Columbia district, made his way out with the outgoing York Factory Express, crossing the Mountains and making his way east from #Jasper's House to Hudson Bay, on his way home to London. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-home/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas, who had spent some time in the Columbia district, made his way out with the outgoing York Factory Express, crossing the Mountains and making his way east from #Jasper's House to Hudson Bay, on his way home to London. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-home/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1842, young Augustus Peers made his way from London to the shores of Hudson Bay by the London ship of the year. Here he describes his journey across the Atlantic Ocean so many years ago. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/london-to-york-factory/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1842, young Augustus Peers made his way from London to the shores of Hudson Bay by the London ship of the year. Here he describes his journey across the Atlantic Ocean so many years ago. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/london-to-york-factory/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
To my surprise, as I was researching Robert Campbell's time at Fort Selkirk, on the #Yukon River, I discovered that his men were building a York boat! A York boat is what the York Factory Express men travelled in on their way to Hudson Bay. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/building-a-york-boat/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
To my surprise, as I was researching Robert Campbell's time at Fort Selkirk, on the #Yukon River, I discovered that his men were building a York boat! A York boat is what the York Factory Express men travelled in on their way to Hudson Bay. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/building-a-york-boat/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Over the years there were many HBC posts up and down the Hayes River between Norway House and Hudson Bay. As you can see, there are other posts in this district that lie along God's River, which was at that time named the Shamattawa. Here's the listing. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river-posts/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Over the years there were many HBC posts up and down the Hayes River between Norway House and Hudson Bay. As you can see, there are other posts in this district that lie along God's River, which was at that time named the Shamattawa. Here's the listing. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river-posts/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
York boats were generally rowed up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, but in days when the wind blew from the right direction, the HBC men pulled up their square sail and sailed up the rivers. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats-sailing/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
York boats were generally rowed up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, but in days when the wind blew from the right direction, the HBC men pulled up their square sail and sailed up the rivers. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats-sailing/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, at the top of the Big Hill, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way by the Nelson River to the Echimamish and on to the headwaters of the Hayes River, which tumbled down the hill to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ninth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, at the top of the Big Hill, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way by the Nelson River to the Echimamish and on to the headwaters of the Hayes River, which tumbled down the hill to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ninth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, the men of the York Factory Express followed the Nelson River east to its junction with a small stream that led them to the headwaters of the Hayes River. The Hayes took them all the way down the steep hill to York Factory, the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/descending-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, the men of the York Factory Express followed the Nelson River east to its junction with a small stream that led them to the headwaters of the Hayes River. The Hayes took them all the way down the steep hill to York Factory, the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/descending-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One character who was well known on the #Saskatchewan River was Alexis L'Esperance, who led out the Portage La Loche Brigade from Red River to Norway House, to Portage La Loche and then downriver all the way to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/alexis-lesperance/