"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press" "Competitive Struggle" recounts the 101-year history of America's western fur trade. From the founding of Saint Louis in 1764 through 1865, the demand for beaver pelts and buffalo robes spawned a competitive fervor that enveloped mountain men, fur trading companies, national governments, and Native Americans alike. R. G. Robertson traces this colorful era through the history of the individual trading posts located between the Mississippi River and the ...
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"Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press" "Competitive Struggle" recounts the 101-year history of America's western fur trade. From the founding of Saint Louis in 1764 through 1865, the demand for beaver pelts and buffalo robes spawned a competitive fervor that enveloped mountain men, fur trading companies, national governments, and Native Americans alike. R. G. Robertson traces this colorful era through the history of the individual trading posts located between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. The posts, listed alphabetically, are keyed to eight pages of detailed maps showing the location of each trading house. Posts with multiple names are keyed to a single reference. The book includes a series of easy to read flowcharts showing the evolution of the various fur companies. Extensive end notes, an index, a glossary of terms, and a list of modern-day trading post replicas and their photographs make "Competitive Struggle" a must-have reference on America's fur trade.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine. Northwest Book is in excellent condition with a bit of wear/staining to covers only. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 330 pages. Topics include: beaver, buffalo, cycle of trade, Oregon, central Montana, southern Plains, Fort, Adams, Atkinson, barclay, Buzzards' Roost, Cabanne's Post, Fort Daer, Galpin, Hunt, Jackson, Lupton, Madison, Mortimer, Nez Perces, Owen, Papin's House, Roy's house, Vermilion Post, etc.
