North West Company (1918)

The North West Company is a historical book written by Gordon Charles Davidson in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the North West Company, a fur trading company that operated in Canada during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Davidson's book covers the company's founding, its expansion into the interior of Canada, its rivalry with the Hudson's Bay Company, and its eventual decline and merger with its competitor. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the North West Company's history. Davidson draws heavily on primary sources, including journals, letters, and official documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of the company's activities. He also provides detailed descriptions of the fur trade, including the methods of trapping and hunting, the trading network, and the social and cultural practices of the Indigenous peoples with whom the company dealt. Davidson's book is an important contribution to the history of Canada and the fur trade. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the North West Company and the people who made it successful. The book is well-written and accessible to a general audience, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in Canadian history or the fur trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.