Early history of canada canada, as we know it today, is a country born from the european fascination with exploration, imperialism, and colonization that began in the 15th century though some canadians can trace their roots back even further. This database of canadian historical fiction and nonfiction books is brought to you by the canadian childrens book centre with historica canada, and funded by the government of canada. The canadian pacific railway, hudsons bay company, lord selkirk, john a macdonald, laurier all fall under myerss scrutiny, and the facts he records about them. Beginning with the founding of the hudsons bay company in 1670, the fur trade dominated the development of the canadian west. Suggested reading grand portage national monument u. The fur trade in canada the following timeline gives an overview of the history of the fur trade in canada. What was the role of the canadian fur trade answers. Welcome to fur trade stories, a unique presentation of primary and secondary resources found in the collections of canadas national history society, hbca archives of manitoba, the manitoba museum, parks canada and several first nations communities. This edition of kayak shares some amazing stories and examples of how the fur trade built and shaped this country. The fur tradea history of the red river cart and the trails they travelled on throughout western canada. The revenant by michael punke, across the wide missouri by bernard devoto, fur, fortune, and empire. Canadian traders among the mandan and hidatsa indians, 17381818 volume 68 american exploration and travel series wood, w. At the time of its publication in 1930, the fur trade in canada challenged and inspired scholars, historians, and economists. Canadian fur traders and mountain men in search of beaver were the major explorers of north america and ultimately american western expansion.
The native americans often gave the settlers animal furs in exchange for weapons, metal goods, and other supplies. A fantastic way to learn about canadian history is through historical fiction. Fur trade in canada, last edited november 01, 2019. The redivision of the continent begun by the american revolution had been intensified by rivalry in the fur trade.
Historically the trade stimulated the exploration and colonization of siberia, northern north america, and the south shetland and. The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the acquisition and sale of animal fur. Canadian traders among the mandan and hidatsa indians. With all respect to sam morningstar, whose answer is extremely well informed, and based more on statistics than myth, may i offer anecdotal evidence. These titles may be used by teachers to introduce topics and themes more in canadian history and by students carrying out research projects. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. List of books and articles about new france colonial. Background information fur trade, the canadian encyclopedia.
Fur trade essay topics fur trade essayswhen the europeans came to america, there were furbearings animals everywhere. This activity includes a five minute animated movie that explains how the fur trade started, how made beaver tokens were used and the dynamic of a canadian trading post in in the 17th and 18th century. The canadian government offers resources for teachers on this topic, and libraries will also have books on canadas role in the war. The first smallpox epidemic on the canadian plains.
Choose one of story of canada by george brown, eleanor harman, and marsh jeanneret available online at or canada in north america 18001901 by george brown, eleanor harman, and marsh. The beginnings of the fur trade first peoples of canada. When europeans first settled in north america, they traded with native americans. Mistahimaskwa big bear 4th from left, a plains cree chief, trading fur at fort pitt, n. Both furtrading companies are discussed, but there is a greater focus on the hudsons bay company. Francois xavier aubry 18241854 aubry was a french canadian merchant, wagon train captain, and explorer of the american southwest. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. An introduction to canadian economic history, is an in depth look at the canadian fur trade, and an application of staples thesis where regional development is reliant on the characteristics of staple resources and their trade and business organizations. Trading between native peoples and the europeans became a large part of the history of canada and the exploration and settlement of the country. The fur trade in canada red lake regional heritage centre. Countless generations of canadian school children got their sense of history from seeing their images reproduced in text and picture books. Library of western fur trade historical source documents. The fur trade is a worldwide industry dealing in the gain and sale of animal fur before the colonization of the americas, russia was a major fur supplier of western europe and parts of asia.
In addition to the economic benefits of the fur trade, mountain men were a major factor in determining the boundaries of the united states, especially the pacific northwest. Innis has long been regarded as one of canadas foremost historians, and in the fur trade in canada he presents several histories in. Since the establishment of a world fur market in the early modern period, furs of boreal, polar and cold temperate mammalian animals have been the most valued. To order any of these books please use your mouse button to.
Library of michigan the fur trade in michigans history. From the early days of frenchcanadian voyageurs who travelled the waterways in birchbark canoes, trappers and traders followed their business from the straits of mackinac to the straits of detroit and beyond. Canada was built on the backs and arms of men who lived here, trapping and trading each other. The fur trade was a very important part of the canadian economy and from the 17th to 19th centuries attracted. Plus youll have access to free lesson plans and resources. Although detailed accounts of the furtrade era have appeared, until recently the rich social history has been ignored. The role of the canadian fur trade was to allow the natives to. Fha, located in north bay, ontario canada is the source of the finest wild fur for the international fur fashion industry. List of books and articles about fur trade and trappers. Historians of the fur trade have shaped their material around three major themes. The teacher will lead a class discussion about the students experience during the game and then ask them what they think it must have been like to be a real fur trader.
Now, almost seventy years later, harold inniss fundamental reinterpretation of canadian history continues to exert a magnetic influence. Books on the american fur trade and mountain men arranged alphabetically by author. For the most part, voyageurs were the crews hired to man the canoes that carried trade goods and supplies to trading locations where they were exchanged for furs, and. It allows readers to dive into a period of history and experience it from someone living in that moment, getting a chance to understand their feelings of the world around them right then.
The north american fur trade was a central part of the early history of contact in the new world north america between europeanamericans and native americans in the united. Library of western fur trade historical source documents diaries, narratives, and letters of the mountain men these documents are accounts of the rocky mountain fur trade during the first half of the 19th century. Canadian traders among the mandan and hidatsa indians, 17381818 american exploration and travel series. From the beginning of the fur trade in the 1680s until the late 1870s, the voyageurs were the bluecollar workers of the montreal fur trade. In this book, the fur trade is examined not simply as an economic activity but as a social and cultural complex that was to. Myers lays bare the corruption, swindling, land deals, bribery that are the basis of canadian history. This guide will help you find material in vancouver public library on the fur trade in canada. At their height in the 1810s, they numbered as many as three thousand. Then time will be given to complete the fur traders log books.
Natural heritage books, 2001 a history of fort william, in presentday thunder bay, canada and the role it played in the early 19th century fur trade. The monographs collection, spanning three and a half centuries of canadian documentary history, holds rich primary materials exploring a wide range of subjects and disciplines. The fur trade was a vital industry in the great lakes region long before michigan became a state. The british supplied the capital, and the french voyageurs supplied. The fur trade was an interesting time in our countrys history the collaboration of multiple culture groups, the wilds of the country contrasting against the wants of a longestablished society. Please note that this issue is only available in digital format. The heros of other history books come out looking quite different. The fur trade museum, in lachine, housed in a stone fur warehouse built in 1803 by north west company stockholder alexander gordon, is an excellent place to learn about montreals furtrade history. By that time the canadian traders had set up posts across the continent. First, historians have interpreted the fur trade as an object of imperial rivalry, first between england and france and later between britain and the united states, as these nations competed for possession of the north american continent. The north american fur trade was an industry and activity related to the acquisition, trade, exchange, and sale of animal furs in north america. Aboriginal peoples in canada and native americans in the united states of various regions traded among themselves in the precolumbian era. In the mid1800s, american fur traders began to introduce native peoples to liquor, which had a devastating effect on their way of life. Fha has gained international recognition and respect for its stellar assortment of unique and luxurious products.
Discover librarianselected research resources on new france colonial canada from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The epic history of the fur trade in america youtube. This is a fun roleplay game introducing students to the beaver pelt trade in canada. There are innumerable studies of the history of the fur trade, many of them. The fur trade was a booming business in north america from the 1500s through the 1800s. Discover librarianselected research resources on fur trade and trappers from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Asked in canada, history of canada, importing and exporting.
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