The Nor'Westers The Fight for the Fur Trade Tapa blanda - 2002

Fifth House Publishers, 2002. Foreword by Fred Stenson. 134 pages.. First Printing. Soft Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

" For forty-two years, one group of brave men dominated the fur trade in Canada under the North West Company name. This is the story of the company from its creation in 1779 to its union with the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821. During this period, traders and explorers such as Alexander Henry, David Thompson, Simon McTavish, and Peter Pond explored territories previously unknown to those of European descent, made the first contact with countless Native tribes, and risked their lives daily to meet the enormous European demand for beaver pelts. In this award-winning book, author Marjorie Wilkins Campbell captures the drama of the fur trade, following the lives of the Nor_Westers and the explorers and traders who braved the wilderness from the St. Lawrence river to the Pacific, from the Arctic to the Mississippi. Filled with adventure, intrigue, and excitement, The Nor_Westers brings the amazing story of the fur trade to life in vivid detail, awakening an interest in history in readers aged 12 to 16. The… Leer más

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Fifth House Books, 2002-08-28. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!