Vintage from 1960
A significant and comprehensive historical work! This is a first edition, three-volume hardback set of "Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1870" by E.E. Rich.
This monumental work meticulously chronicles the history of the Hudson's Bay Company from its founding in 1670 to 1870. E.E. Rich's detailed research provides invaluable insight into the company's pivotal role in the exploration, fur trade, and development of vast territories in North America. A cornerstone for any collection focusing on Canadian history, the fur trade, or early North American exploration. Being a first edition enhances its historical and collector value.
This set includes the following three hardback volumes:
Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
Key Features:
Title: Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1870
Author: E.E. Rich
Format: Hardback (Three Volumes)
Edition: First Edition
Subject: Canadian History, Fur Trade, North American Exploration
This first edition set is a crucial resource for understanding the extensive impact of the Hudson's Bay Company.
1st Trade Edition 1960
Here's a synopsis of E.E. Rich's "Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1870":
E.E. Rich's three-volume "Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1870" is a comprehensive and meticulously researched historical account of one of North America's most influential and enduring enterprises. Beginning with its royal charter in 1670, the work traces the company's evolution and profound impact over two centuries.
Across all three volumes, Rich's work provides invaluable insights into the economic, social, and political history of a vast portion of North America. It illuminates the intricate relationships between European traders and Indigenous peoples, the environmental consequences of the fur trade, and the gradual shaping of the Canadian landscape. This first edition set stands as a cornerstone for understanding the foundational history of Canada and the pivotal role played by the Hudson's Bay Company.
Please Note: Each Book has a Dust Jacket that has a Protective Plastic cover over it.
Excellent Used Condition - see images
