"Many written histories of the fur trade attempt to present both the events and the spirit of the exploration of, and rivalry over, western Canada. These histories vary from the fact-ridden dryness of historical chronicle to the more popular romantic depiction of a way of life l…
"Many written histories of the fur trade attempt to present both the events and the spirit of the exploration of, and rivalry over, western Canada. These histories vary from the fact-ridden dryness of historical chronicle to the more popular romantic depiction of a way of life l…
Immerses the reader in one of the most intractable problems faced by the Hudson's Bay Company: how to realize wealth from such a remote and formidable land. Describes the personalities, places, obstacles, and operations involved in the brigade system--the transport system of Nor…
"The Lifeline of the Oregon Country will prove indispensable to historians, researchers, and fur trade enthusiasts alike, and is an important contribution to our understanding of the economic history of the Pacific Slope."--Résumé de l'éditeur. "The Lifeline of the Oregon Count…
"Furs is what brings us," remarked an early trader in the Oregon Country. He added, however, that "the difficulty of getting the necessary supplies will continue to operate against it," located as it was "on the worst side of the Rocky Mountains." Fortunately, the discovery in 1…
Fort William began as a fur trade post for the North West Company and eventually became part of the municipality of Fort William. The municipality became part of the city of Thunder Bay in 1970. The last surviving building from Fort William's fur trade era was demolished in 1902…
Examines the North American Indian participation in the fur trade and traditional ecological practices.
Examines the North American Indian participation in the fur trade and traditional ecological practices.
