Sir George Simpson, Overseas Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company: A Pen Picture of a Man of Action (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436706650)

""Sir George Simpson, Overseas Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company: A Pen Picture of a Man of Action"" is a biography of Sir George Simpson, who served as the Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company from 1821 to 1860. The book is written by Arthur S. Morton and provides a detailed account of Simpson's life, his achievements, and his impact on the Hudson's Bay Company. The book covers Simpson's early life, his rise to power within the Hudson's Bay Company, and his efforts to expand the company's reach across North America. It also explores his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and his children. Throughout the book, Morton paints a vivid picture of Simpson as a man of action and a visionary leader. He describes Simpson's many accomplishments, including his efforts to establish new trading posts, his negotiations with indigenous peoples, and his role in the construction of the company's first steamship. Overall, ""Sir George Simpson, Overseas Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company: A Pen Picture of a Man of Action"" is a fascinating biography of one of the most influential figures in the history of the Hudson's Bay Company. It provides a detailed and engaging account of Simpson's life and his impact on the company and on the history of North America.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: 1436706653
ISBN-13: 9781436706650
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d