Charles John Brydges (75 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Limited Edition. 380 pages, with list of members at rear. Lightest wear only.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Limited Edition. Copy #1722. 328 pages, with list of members and fold-out map at rear. Light wear only to jacket, now protected in mylar.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Numbered limited edition. Rubbing/soiling to d/j. Bruising to bottom spine. Foxing/soiling to outer edges of text block. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; Publications Of The Hudson's Bay Record Society; 0 X 0 X 0 centimeters; 430 pages. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Limited Edition. lxxxiv, 328 [xviii] pages. One large fold out map at the end (in new condition) and one other map in the text. The cover has very minor work to the lower edge. Dust jacket is protected in Brodart. A very good copy of this Hudson's Bay Record Society volume XXI. Numbered Limited Edition. This is a heavy book and will require additional shipping charges (at cost).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. lxxxiv, 328 [xviii] pages. One large fold out map at the end (in new condition) and one other map in the text. The cover has very minor work to the lower edge. The book is covered with a dust jacket from the Hudson's Bay Record Society, but not the correct one, it is protected in Brodart. A very good copy of this Hudson's Bay Record Society volume XXI. Numbered Limited Edition. This is a heavy book and will require additional shipping charges (at cost).…

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Letter From Mr. Brydges In Regard To Trade Between Canada And The Lower Provinces. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. In English.

1st edition. Ex Govt. Dept.(PRO) library - impressive bookplate, barcode, shelf-label, etc.; some underlining / sidelining; tiny dent in top edge of front board, with bruised at top of front joint & pages below; dust jacket worn at edges with short tears & creasing. Edition limited, but limitation not stated & this copy not numbered Used - Acceptable. Ex lib hardback in dust jacket Used - Acceptable. Ex lib hardback in dust jacket.…

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Limited Edition. Limited Edition, No. 1647 of a limited Edition stated; two volume set, published 1977 and 1981; 8vos, black cloth, Volume II MISSING dj; vg (shelfworn; rear boards rubbed; spine ends and corners bumped and rubbed; top edge dustsoiled; edges, eps, and pages toning) with vg- dj for vI (spine faded; edges bumped and worn; creasing and light chipping at corners); 328pp incl. index + folding map and 380pp incl. index.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. Limited Edition. No. [blank]. Original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt lettering on front cover and gilt coat of arms decoration on front cover. Original beige paper dust jacket included. Dark brown lettering on beige dust jacket spine. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2." Pages lxxxiv, [1] 2-328, complete. One black-and-white frontispiece portrait of Charles John Brydges and two black-and-white maps (one of which is a folding map), complete. Eighteen additional pages in back list the names of Society Members and Subscribing Libraries. Preface and Introduction in front. Appendices and Index in back. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning and a faint red mark limited to top edge of text block. Covers are virtually pristine and intact except for bumping to head and tail of spine and slight wear to extremities. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is clean and intact overall but has light age toning, slight bumping to extremities, moderate edge wear, and tape residue on back panel. A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. This is Volume XXXI in the series, Publications of the Hudson's Bay Record Society. It contains transcriptions of letters that were originally written by Charles John Brydges from 1879-1882. Brydges was a Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) Land Commissioner and the successor to Donald A. Smith. His letters from 1879-1882 represent a time of great change for HBC but also one of relative economic prosperity. The years 1879-1882 were still within the time period of the Canadian land boom where land sales brought HBC much financial wealth. At the time, there were discussions in HBC about refocusing the business approach to prioritize land sales instead of the sales of furs, especially as competition within the fur trade industry had only increased over the years. Notably, modernization was fast sweeping across Canada, and HBC was experiencing some difficulties in keeping up with the times. The mid- to late-nineteenth century was also a period of significant political change in Canada. For example, the 1870 Deed of Surrender, a transcription of which is included herein, coincided with the establishment of Manitoba as a Canadian province which affected HBC business operations. Brydges took an approach that sought to meet the needs of an increasing population, development of the Canadian wilderness, and changes in contemporary politics. In turn, he implemented projects that focused on modernizing business practices and infrastructure. Brydges's letters generally represent the HBC's economic prosperity at the time and discuss subjects such as land sales and the development of infrastructure such as bridges, steamboat transportation, and properties such as retail stores, mills, and hotels. Three Appendices in back: "Appendix A: Deed of Surrender, 1870," "Appendix B: Observations by Sandford Fleming, 1882," and "Appendix C: Report by William Armit, 1882." Front colophon: "This copy is No. [blank] of a limited Edition which is issued only to subscribers to The Hudson's Bay Record Society.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition. Limited Edition. No. [blank]. Original publisher's black cloth binding with gilt lettering on front cover and gilt coat of arms decoration on front cover. Original beige paper dust jacket included. Dark brown lettering on beige dust jacket spine. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2." Pages lxxxi, [1] 2-380, complete. One black-and-white frontispiece (plate of a map), complete. Seventeen additional pages in back list the names of Society Members and Subscribing Libraries. Preface and Introduction in front. Index in back. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning. Covers are virtually pristine and intact except for a slight lean in the binding where the front cover is slightly skewed toward the spine and slight wear to extremities. Binding is tight. Dust jacket is very clean and intact overall but has light age toning, slight bumping and edge wear, and tape residue on back panel. A Fine book in a Fine dust jacket. This is Volume XXXIII in the series, Publications of the Hudson's Bay Record Society. It contains transcriptions of letters that were originally written by Charles John Brydges from 1883-1889. Brydges was a Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) Land Commissioner. This volume picks up from where Volume XXXI left off, the latter of which contained transcriptions of his letters from 1879-1882 (not included in this volume). In his Preface, editor Hartwell Bowsfield explains that Brydge's letters are divided between the two volumes at 1882 because that year marked the collapse of the Canadian land boom and a subsequent shift in the activities of HBC's Land Department. Brydges's letters in this volume focus on matters such as collecting overdue installment and interest payments from land speculators and others who had purchased during the land boom and taken on too much risk. As a counterpoint, his letters from 1879-1882 had focused on land sales and development of infrastructure such as bridges, steamboat transportation, and properties such as retail stores, mills, and hotels. From 1883-1889, Brydges was under tremendous pressure to cut expenses in the Land Department. In a word, Brydges's letters in this volume reflect a time of economic depression. Front colophon: "This copy is No. [blank] of a limited Edition which is issued only to subscribers to The Hudson's Bay Record Society.".…

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good+ dust jacket. . Publications of the Hudson's Bay Record Society. X X . 430 pages. With an introduction by Alan Wilson. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 2 volumes. lxxxii+380+xiv pages with frontispiece and index. lxxxiv+328+[xviii members] pages with frontispiece, appendices, maps (one folding) and index. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6") bound in original publisher's black cloth with gilt lettering to spine and Hudson Bay Coat of Arms to cover in original jackets. Volumes XXXI and XXXIII. First editions. In January 1879 through his managerial reputation and continuing connections within the Tory party, Brydges began a new career in the Hudson s Bay Company. Nominally land commissioner of the HBC, he was secretly authorized by the governor, the deputy governor (Sir John Rose), and the board of the company to follow the principle of consolidation in a new context. He should progressively take over all company operations, including land, furs, supplies, and stores, thus supplanting Donald Alexander Smith* and others and creating what was in effect a more varied and comprehensive chief commissionership. Ironically, Brydges company years coincided with Smith s rise as liaison officer between Ottawa, the HBC, and the Canadian Pacific Railway, climaxed by Smith becoming the HBC s largest shareholder and governor. As Brydges most exacting assignment, his connection with the HBC produced strains which would precipitate his death but it also held its triumphs. Condition: Corners bumped. Jacket volume XXXI lightly soiled else near fine in a fine jackets.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This book features an insightful letter written by Charles John Brydges regarding trade relations between Canada and the Lower Provinces. Brydges sheds light on the intricacies of the trade relationship and provides useful suggestions for improving it. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history and economics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the vast wilderness of Manitoba and the Northwest, highlighting their abundant resources and agricultural potential. Written during a time of great westward expansion, the author paints a vivid picture of these untamed lands. The text emphasizes the region's fertile soil, suitable for wheat and grazing, making it a prime destination for settlers seeking a prosperous future. The presence of rivers and lakes ensures a steady water supply, while the lack of dense forests simplifies land clearing. The author also highlights the region's economic prospects, with the construction of a railway line promising to connect it to major markets. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the region's geography, resources, and opportunities, encouraging exploration and settlement in these promising lands. 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.…