Trailmakers of the Northwest
par Paul Leland Haworth
À propos de ce livre
Published in 1921, this book recounts the exploration of the Canadian Northwest and the history of the region's fur trade. Drawing heavily on the firsthand accounts of the explorers themselves, the author also enriches the narrative with observations from his own extensive travels and with stories gathered from trappers and gold prospectors. In addition to describing the hardships and achievements of the explorers, the book offers glimpses of Indian life, including buffalo hunts, as well as the daily work and living conditions of the region's trappers. - Summary by Ted Lienhart
Chapitres (16)
1The Beaver and his Wonderful Works and How the Demand for his Fur Led to Great Discoveries
2The Discovery of Hudson Bay and the Great Lakes
3Pierre Radisson and How his Explorations Led to the Founding of the Hudson's Bay Company
4Samuel Hearne and his Search for a Copper Mine
5M. De La Verendrye and his Search for the Western Sea
6How Mackenzie Reached the Arctic
7How Mackenzie Reached the Pacific
8The Fur-Trading Adventures of Alexander Henry
9Methods of Travel in the Fur Land
10How the Reed River Half-Breeds Hunted the Buffaloes
11Further Sidelights of Indian Life
12The Tragic Voyages of Sir John Franklin
13Later Travelers and Explorers in the Canadian Northwest
14How Amundsen Made the Northwest Passage
15The Coming of the Settlers
16The Brotherhood of Trappers and Prospectors of To-day
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