Canadian Wilds

Download or read book Canadian Wilds written by Martin Hunter and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the Canadian wilds during the eighteenth century, being a exploration of the significance of the Hudson's Bay Company and the history of the northern Indians. "Canadian Wilds" contains a wealth of insightful and fascinating information, and it is highly recommended for readers with an interest in Canadian history. Contents include: "The Hudson's Bay Company", "The Free Trader", "Outfitting Indians", "Trackers of the North", "Provisions for the Wilderness", "Forts and Posts", "About Indians", "Wholesome Foods", "Officers' Allowance", "Inland Packs", "Indian Mode of Hunting Beaver", "Indian Mode of Hunting Lynx and Marten", "Indian Mode of Hunting Foxes", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1907.