A rare look at early 20th‑century North American life, history, and storytelling in one volume. This edition blends corporate history with gripping fiction set against the Canadian frontier.
The Beaver, Vol. 2: A Journal of Progress; May, 1922 gathers a wide range of material tied to the Hudson’s Bay Company and its growing footprint in Canada. Readers will encounter era‑driven overviews, community notices, and practical how‑to features, all wrapped in a period voice that reflects its time. Interleaved with these nonfiction pieces are serialized fictional scenes that explore courage, ambition, and the moral choices people faced in distant communities.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the experiences of a Hudsons Bay Company Factor in the Canadian Northwest during the late 1800s and early 1900s. His postings included duty at remote stations in the vast Canadian wilderness, where he traded with Native tribes for furs and administered the Company's interests. His tenure coincided with a period of signiï cant change for both the Company and the region. He witnessed the arrival of the ï rst steamboats on the Saskatchewan River and the decline of the fur trade due to changing fashion. He also observed the arrival of settlers and the establishment of agriculture in the region. His adventures portray life in the Canadian Northwest as it transitioned from the fur trade era to the modern age. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334546259_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781334546259
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 50 pages. 8.98x6.02x0.16 inches. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # zk1334546258
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