| Author |
Laut, Agnes C., 1871-1936 |
| LoC No. |
15013576
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| Title |
The Adventurers of England on Hudson Bay
A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North
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| Series Title |
Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 18
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Marcia Brooks, woodie4, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Our Roots (http://www.ourroots.ca/)
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| Summary |
"The Adventurers of England on Hudson Bay" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the chronicles of the fur trade era, focusing on the expeditions and adventures of English fur traders exploring and establishing their presence in the Hudson Bay region. It highlights significant figures and events, particularly relating to the Hudson's Bay Company and its early struggles and triumphs. The opening of the work presents a vivid portrayal of the fur hunters returning to Fort Garry in Winnipeg with their winter haul. Laut sets a picturesque scene of dog teams and men dressed for the harsh Canadian winters, capturing the vibrant culture surrounding the fur trade during this historical period. As the narrative unfolds, the text teases the harsh realities and wild adventures faced by these explorers, setting the stage for deeper explorations into the dynamics of trade, exploration, and competition with other nations and tribes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Northwest, Canadian -- History
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| Subject |
Hudson's Bay Company
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| Subject |
Fur trade -- Canada
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30377 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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