Empire Of Fur: Trading In The Lake Superior Region (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258425050)

Empire of Fur: Trading in the Lake Superior Region is a historical non-fiction book by August William Derleth. The book explores the history of the fur trade in the Lake Superior region, which was a major economic activity from the 17th to the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the trade networks, the fur traders, and the indigenous people who were involved in the trade. He also examines the impact of the fur trade on the region's economy, culture, and environment. The book is based on extensive research and includes primary sources such as diaries, letters, and official records. It is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Great Lakes region and the fur trade.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: August William Derleth
ISBN-10: 125842505X
ISBN-13: 9781258425050
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 07/14/2012
Pages: 194
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d