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Emporium of the North: Fort Chipewyan and the Fur Trade to 1835
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Author/contributor
- Parker, James McPherson (Author)
Title
Emporium of the North: Fort Chipewyan and the Fur Trade to 1835
Abstract
History of Fort Chipewyan, the first European settlement in Alberta, an important fur-trading centre, and a vital base for the exploration of the continent's hinterland. Traces the development of the Fort Chipewyan fur trade from 1778, when Peter Pond entered the region, until 1835, when the rivalry between the North West and Hudson's Bay companies was no longer a factor, and a monopoly in the fur trade had been restored. Provides a vivid portrayal of life in a remote fur trade outpost during this crucial period in Canadian history. --WorldCat summary/Publisher's description
Place
Regina, Sask.
Publisher
Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism/Canadian Plains Research Center
Date
1987
# of Pages
xv, 208 pages: illustrations
Language
English
ISBN
978-0-88977-044-7
Short Title
Emporium of the North
Library Catalog
Open WorldCat
Extra
OCLC: 16182071
Notes
Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. The Forts: The Locations and Structures -- 3. The Problems of Transportation and Provision Supply -- 4. The Fort and the Men Who Served It -- 5. The Indians, Fort Chipewyan, and the Methods of Trade -- 6. Making the Athabasca Pay: The Economics of a District Depot -- Appendix: The Value of Fur Packs.
Citation
Parker, J. M. (1987). Emporium of the North: Fort Chipewyan and the Fur Trade to 1835. Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism/Canadian Plains Research Center. https://archive.org/details/emporiumofnorthf0000park
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