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category: History
published: Apr 2009
ISBN:9781894974684
publisher: Heritage House Publishing

Hudson's Bay Company Adventures

Tales of Canada's Fur Traders

by Elle Andra-Warner

tagged: exploration & discovery, adventurers & explorers
Description

The early history of the Hudson's Bay Company comes alive in these true tales of fur-trade wars, incredible wilderness journeys, hardships and danger. Founded by the extraordinary adventurers and renegades Radisson and des Groseilliers, the HBC attracted many memorable characters. Explorer Henry Kelsey was the first European to see the buffalo herds. James Knight met a mysterious fate on a frozen northern island. Brave Isabel Gunn worked in the fur trade disguised as a man. Anyone who enjoys historical adventure will relish these exciting stories of Canada's oldest company.

About the Author

Elle Andra-Warner

Editorial Review

p class=review_text>“Well researched. . . interesting stories and tidbits of information” —BC Books for BC Schools

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