Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory, Vol

John M'lean

ISBN 10: 133202467X / ISBN 13: 9781332024674

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is a compelling first-hand account of life in the Hudson's Bay Territory during the early 19th century. It offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the fur trade, providing a detailed chronicle of the authorââ â ¢s experiences as an employee of the Hudsonââ â ¢s Bay Company. The author delves into the challenges faced by the company's servants, including the competition they encountered from rival traders, the relentless struggle against the elements, and the complex relationship with the Indigenous peoples. This intimate and insightful narrative is especially valuable for its depiction of the interactions between the company and the various First Nations groups. The author describes their customs and traditions, their struggles with poverty and exploitation, and the impact of the fur trade on their lives. Through the lens of the authorââ â ¢s experiences, this book sheds light on the colonial dynamics that shaped the region, revealing the complexities of the fur trade and its impact on both European and Indigenous communities. The book's detailed account of the author's travels and interactions with different Indigenous peoples offers a valuable historical perspective on the period, adding to our understanding of the fur trade's social and economic consequences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titre: Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory, Vol
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 133202467X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781332024674
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
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Excerpt from Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory

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