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Bryce, George
1844
1931
The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company
Including that of the French Traders of North-Western Canada and of the North-West, XY, and Astor Fur Companies
Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Christian Boissonnas and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company" by George Bryce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work meticulously chronicles the extensive legacy and influence of the Hudson's Bay Company over its long history, emphasizing its critical role in trade, exploration, and the governance of vast territories in North America. The narrative takes the reader through the company's foundational years, its key figures, and its interactions with rival trading entities, particularly the French traders and other companies, thus painting a detailed picture of the fur trade era. The opening of the book introduces the rich history surrounding the establishment of the Hudson's Bay Company, highlighting its adventurous beginnings with explorers Pierre Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers, who first sought to harness trade in the region. As they navigated personal and political challenges, the narrative lays the groundwork for how these early ventures and royal interventions led to the formation of a company that would eventually control vast expanses of land. Through various challenges and detailed accounts of expeditions, Bryce sets the stage for understanding the larger impact the Hudson's Bay Company had on Canada's development and its complex relationships with Indigenous peoples and competing traders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Northwest, Canadian -- History
Hudson's Bay Company
North West Company
XY Company
Fur trade -- Northwest, Canadian
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