Isbn: 9781025766607 - the kelsey papers (10 résultats)

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'The Kelsey Papers' offers an unparalleled look into the dawn of North American exploration through the personal journals and records of Henry Kelsey. An intrepid explorer and employee of the Hudson's Bay Company, Kelsey was one of the first Europeans to venture deep into the interior of what is now Western Canada. This collection documents his daring expeditions between 1690 and 1722, capturing the moment of contact between European commerce and the vast wilderness of the Great Plains.The text serves as a vital primary source for understanding the early fur trade, detailing Kelsey's interactions with various Indigenous nations and his observations of the land's diverse wildlife, including some of the earliest recorded descriptions of the grizzly bear and the American bison. Written with the practical perspective of a frontiersman, these papers describe the challenges of survival, the complexities of navigating unknown territories, and the strategic expansion of mercantile interests in the North. For historians and readers interested in Canadian heritage, 'The Kelsey Papers' stands as a foundational narrative of discovery, representing a pivotal era in the history of the North American continent.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "The Kelsey Papers" offers an unparalleled look into the dawn of North American exploration through the personal journals and records of Henry Kelsey. An intrepid explorer and employee of the Hudson's Bay Company, Kelsey was one of the first Europeans to venture deep into the interior of what is now Western Canada. This collection documents his daring expeditions between 1690 and 1722, capturing the moment of contact between European commerce and the vast wilderness of the Great Plains.The text serves as a vital primary source for understanding the early fur trade, detailing Kelsey's interactions with various Indigenous nations and his observations of the land's diverse wildlife, including some of the earliest recorded descriptions of the grizzly bear and the American bison. Written with the practical perspective of a frontiersman, these papers describe the challenges of survival, the complexities of navigating unknown territories, and the strategic expansion of mercantile interests in the North. For historians and readers interested in Canadian heritage, "The Kelsey Papers" stands as a foundational narrative of discovery, representing a pivotal era in the history of the North American continent.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…