Sir George Simpson, Overseas Governor Of The Hudson's Bay Company: A Pen Picture Of A Man Of Action (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163176108)

""Sir George Simpson, Overseas Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company: A Pen Picture of a Man of Action"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Sir George Simpson, a prominent figure in the history of the Hudson's Bay Company. Written by Arthur S. Morton, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Simpson's career as an explorer, trader, and administrator, detailing his many accomplishments and contributions to the development of the fur trade in North America. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Simpson's own journals and letters, Morton paints a vivid portrait of a man who was both a visionary leader and a shrewd businessman, and whose legacy continues to be felt to this day. Whether you are a student of history, a fan of adventure tales, or simply interested in learning more about one of Canada's most fascinating historical figures, ""Sir George Simpson, Overseas Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company"" is a must-read book.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: Arthur S. Morton
ISBN-10: 1163176109
ISBN-13: 9781163176108
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d