Hudson's Bay Company adventures : tales of Canada's early fur traders

Title
Hudson's Bay Company adventures : tales of Canada's early fur traders

Personal Author EPSB
Elle. Andra-Warner

Summary
The story of the Canadian fur trade began more than 500 years ago. It started because European men wanted hats made of beaver. This account of the rise of the Hudson's Bay Company tells the stories of the men and women involved. From its earliest days, the HBC battled everyone and everything just to survive.

Year Published
2006
 
2003

Series
Amazing stories junior edition

Physical Description
96 p. : illus., map ; 22 cm.

Edition
Junior ed.

Program Information
Histories & Stories of Ways of Life in Canada; Toward Confederation Gr. 5+

Corporate Subject
Hudson's Bay Company -- History.

Subject
Fur trade -- Canada -- History.
 
Social Studies - 5.2.4.
 
Social Studies - 7.1.4.

Summary
The story of the Canadian fur trade began more than 500 years ago. It started because European men wanted hats made of beaver. This account of the rise of the Hudson's Bay Company tells the stories of the men and women involved. From its earliest days, the HBC battled everyone and everything just to survive.

ISBN
9781554397006

Publisher
Canmore, AB : Altitude Pub. Canada, c2006.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Elmwood971.2 ANDBook30204000086563Non-Fiction