THE JOURNAL OF DUNCAN M'GILLIVRAY OF THE NORTH WEST COMPANY AT FORT GEORGE ON THE SASKATCHEWAN, 1794-5

M'Gillivray, Duncan (edited by Arthur S. Morton)

Verlag: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, Toronto, 1929

BOOK DESCRIPTION: Large 8vo, lxxviii, 78, 24, 6 pgs. Illustrations, text map and double page map at end of appendix. Original red cloth, gilt stamped spine. Limited edition: #320 of 350 copies. CONDITION DESCRIPTION: In near new condition; contents clean and tight. In what appears to be the original box from the publisher with #320 pencilled on edges. The box is lightly rubbed and soiled. CONTENTS DESCRIPTION: Dr. Morton has added an outstanding introduction, with notes and appendix documenting the fur trade in the Saskatchewan River region. McGillivray's journal details the life at Ft. George and the rivalries of the fur companies in the region, the manner of the trade, Indian life and problems with the use of liquor on the natives. TPL 685: "Printed for the first time. Fort George was one of the principal posts of the North West Company." REFERENCES: Smith 6342; Peel 24; Soliday II - 961; Graff 2609; TPL 685. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5801260

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Titel: THE JOURNAL OF DUNCAN M'GILLIVRAY OF THE ...
Verlag: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, Toronto
Erscheinungsdatum: 1929
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Fine
Auflage: 1st Edition