Uit #opgravingen van middeleeuwse kerkhoven in #Asper in België blijkt dat de #middeleeuwse Asperling een #fysiek zwaar bestaan had en gemiddeld niet ouder dan 35 werd.
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YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"Started very early and breakfasted at the Grande Batture, where we found the horses that had been sent from #asper's House for us. There were 14, enough for all hands, so that all were mounted. Sent Michel and Bte. Mckay ahead to Jasper's House to have the boat gummed. Mr. Joseph Burke also accompanied them. I then went on with the remainder of the party, leaving the 4 men and two Indians whom we brought from the Boat Encampment... #Alberta #ABHistory #Books