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Hudson's Bay Company adventures

Name: Hudson's Bay Company adventures
Author: Elle Andra-Warner

Elle Andra-Warner

16 April 2009

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Book Synopsis

The early history of the Hudson's Bay Company comes alive in these true tales of fur-trade wars, incredible wilderness journeys, hardships and danger. Founded by the extraordinary adventurers and renegades Radisson and des Groseilliers, the HBC attracted many memorable characters. Explorer Henry Kelsey was the first European to see the buffalo herds. James Knight met a mysterious fate on a frozen northern island. Brave Isabel Gunn worked in the fur trade disguised as a man. Anyone who enjoys historical adventure will relish these exciting stories of Canada's oldest company.

About The Author

Elle Andra-Warner is a bestselling author, journalist and photographer. Her award-winning articles appear regularly in major publications, and her newspaper columns have been in print since 1994. She has given journalism workshops throughout Canada, is an online guest lecturer in journalism for the University of California, Los Angeles, and is the co-editor of the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society's annual journal. Estonian by heritage, Elle was born in a post-Second World War United Nations displaced persons camp for Estonians in Eckernforde, West Germany.

Product Details

ISBN: 9781894974684
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Heritage Group Distribution, (16 April 2009)
Number of Pages: 128
Weight: 180 grams
Language: English
Dimensions: 215 x 139 x 9 mm
Categories:: Other geographical groupings and regions Local history