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Fur, Fortune, And Empire: The Epic History Of The Fur Trade In America Prose Books by Eric Jay Dolin.

Synopsis

Title: Fur, Fortune, And Empire: The Epic History Of The Fur Trade In America
Author/Publisher: Eric Jay Dolin (W. W. Norton & Company)
Publication Year: 2010
Format: First Edition Hardcover, Illustrated, with Dust Jacket

Published in 2010, Eric Jay Dolin's 'Fur, Fortune, And Empire' offers a comprehensive and compelling exploration of the fur trade's pivotal role in shaping American history. This seminal non-fiction work delves into the intricate web of commerce, exploration, and cultural exchange that defined centuries of North American development.

Dolin meticulously chronicles the genesis and evolution of the fur trade, tracing its far-reaching impact from the earliest colonial encounters through to the transformative era of westward expansion. It reveals how the pursuit of furs not only drove economic growth and personal fortunes but also spurred geopolitical rivalries and significantly influenced the course of indigenous societies and the natural landscape.

• The Pursuit of Fur: Explore the history of key fur-bearing animals, the methods of trapping and hunting that evolved over centuries, and the dangerous lives of the trappers and traders who ventured into the American wilderness.
• Economic Engine and Empire Building: Discover how the fur trade fuelled colonial economies, established vast commercial networks, and contributed directly to the territorial claims and imperial ambitions of European powers in North America.
• Cultural Encounters and Conflicts: Examine the profound and often complex relationships forged between European traders and Indigenous peoples, highlighting both the mutual dependencies and the conflicts that arose from the lucrative trade.
• A Visual Journey Through History: The narrative is richly complemented by illustrations, providing visual context to the historical figures, landscapes, and trade practices that defined this epic period in American history.

This First Edition hardcover represents a significant contribution to American historical scholarship, making it an essential acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts of economic history, environmental studies, and the formative periods of North American development.

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