Trace the discovery of copper in the Arctic and the people who shaped a vast network of Indigenous trade and exploration.
This history follows the Coppermine country from the first reports of native copper to the early journeys of explorers and traders. It combines geographical description with the stories of Indigenous communities, Hudson’s Bay Company efforts, and the push to map a possible Northwest Passage.
Readers will see how copper ore moved from river shores to ships, how early observers interpreted the landscape, and how curiosity about wealth and routes drove the years of Arctic exploration. The narrative blends exciting travel lore with the practical challenges of life on the barrens and the coast.
- Learn how early traders and explorers learned about copper sources and maritime routes in Hudson Bay and beyond.
- Explore the role of Indigenous knowledge and partnerships in shaping trade and travel in the North.
- See how geographical features, climate, and terrain affected exploration and mining attempts.
- Get a window into 18th- and 19th-century observations as explorers documented landscapes and ore specimens.
Ideal for readers of Arctic history, early North American exploration, and the intersection of trade networks with Indigenous and colonial histories.