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Excerpt from Chambers's Repository of Instructive and Amusing Tracts
From the earliest period of the history of America, two leading objects of commercial gain, giving birth in their pursuit to wide and daring enterprise, nave exerted a marked and abiding influence on the progress of discovery and civilisation in that vast continent: these are the precious metals of the south, and the rich peltries of the north.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the fascinating history of the fur trade in Canada and its profound impact on the region's people and economies. From the indigenous tribes' reliance on fur to the arrival of European explorers and the establishment of trading companies, the author traces the industry's evolution and explores its role in shaping North American history. The book delves into the fierce competition between the Hudson's Bay Company and the North-West Company, highlighting their rivalry and the often brutal tactics employed to secure dominance in the fur trade. The author also examines the complex relationship between the fur trade and the indigenous communities, whose livelihoods and traditions were profoundly affected by these commercial ventures. Richly detailed and engagingly written, this book offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal era in Canadian history and provides valuable insights into the lasting legacy of the fur trade on the nation's identity and culture. 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. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331042754_0
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