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100 1 _aHale, Nathaniel C.
_q(Nathaniel Claiborne),
_d1903-1948
245 1 0 _aPelts and palisades: The story of fur and the rivalry for pelts in early America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-17
508 _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"Pelts and Palisades: The Story of Fur and the Rivalry for Pelts in Early America" by Nathaniel C. Hale is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the pivotal role of the fur trade in shaping the early American economy and colonial dynamics, highlighting the interplay between European settlers and Native Americans over valuable pelts. The narrative spans from early exploration to territorial disputes influenced by fur trading activities, reflecting on how commerce dictated colonial policies and relationships. At the start of "Pelts and Palisades," the author introduces the historical context of fur trading, tracing its significance back to prehistoric times and outlining its evolution throughout the ages. Hale introduces us to various key figures and cultures involved in the fur trade, illustrating how the demand for beaver pelts led to deep rivalries among European powers, as well as complex interactions with Native American tribes. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific case histories and their broader implications on North American colonization, culminating in the intricate web of alliances, conflicts, and commerce that defined early American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Deitz Press, Incorporated, 1959
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
653 _aFur trade -- United States
653 _aFur trade -- Canada
700 1 _aJones, Elmo,
_d-1971
856 4 _uhttps://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89058622374
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68540
999 _c109344
_d109344