Beckles Willson tells the story of the Hudson’s Bay Company from the exploits of Radisson and Groseilliers and the royal charter of 1670 through its long rivalry with the French and its rule over the northern fur trade. Forts on the bay, ships from London, scientific visitors and native traders all appear, with an introduction by Lord Strathcona.
A full narrative history of the company that shaped Canada, for readers of exploration and the North American fur trade. Download the free EPUB.