Description
Beginning with the founding of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670, the fur trade dominated the development of the Canadian west. Although detailed accounts of the fur-trade era have appeared, until recently the rich social history has been ignored. In this book, the fur trade is examined not simply as an economic activity but as a social and cultural complex that was to survive for nearly two centuries.
The author traces the development of a mutual dependency between Indian and European traders at the economic level that evolved into a significant cultural exchange as well. Marriages of fur traders to Indian women created bonds that helped advance trade relations. As a result of these "many tender ties," there emerged a unique society derived from both Indian and European culture.
Author: Sylvia Van Kirk
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 04/17/2018
Pages: 316
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 8.63h x 6.45w x 0.91d
ISBN13: 9780806118475
ISBN10: 0806118474
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Native American Studies