Excerpt from Lords of the North: Fur Traders Northwest
Any variations in detail from actual occurrences as seen by my own eyes are solely for the purpose of screening living descendants of those whose lives are here portrayed from prying curios ity; but, in truth, many experiences during the thrilling days of the fur companies were far too harrowing for recital. I would fain have tem pered some Of the incidents herein related to suit the sentiments of a milk-and-water age; but that could be done only at the cost of truth.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an enthralling account of a young man's adventures in the untamed Canadian wilderness during the early 19th century. The author, a historical figure and adventurer himself, provides a unique perspective on a pivotal era in the history of North America. Through the character of Eric Hamilton, a loyalist and adventurer, the author explores the violent struggle for control of the fur trade between the two rival companies: the North West Company and the Hudson's Bay Company. The author's vivid depiction of the conflict offers a rich historical background, while the characters' gripping personal stories bring to life the harsh realities and moral complexities of that time. The novel also explores themes of cultural clashes between European settlers, native tribes, and the frontier culture that emerged from this conflict. Through its multifaceted characters and riveting storytelling, this book offers a compelling and nuanced examination of the human experience in a turbulent period of history. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330828748_0
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