by Bailey, Katharine,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: In the footsteps of explorers. Published by : Crabtree Pub. Co., (New York :) Physical details: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Radisson, Pierre Esprit, --ca. 1636-1710. | Des Groseilliers, Medard Chouart, --sieur, --b. 1618. | Hudson's Bay Company --History --17th century. | Explorers. | Fur trade --Hudson Bay Region --History --17th century. | Indians of North America --Canada --History --17th century. | Hudson Bay Region --Discovery and exploration. | Canada --History --To 1763 (New France) Year : 2006
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Elementary School | 971.01 BAI | Available |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Coureurs de bois -- The French settlement -- Young adventurers -- The partnership -- Winter in the North -- Success in Hudson Bay -- The expedition -- Life at sea -- Native life -- Two worlds meet -- After the expedition -- The HBC -- A lasting impression.
Radisson and des Groseilliers were French explorers and fur traders. Their discoveries led to the creation of the Hudson Bay Company, Canada's oldest corporation and one of the oldest merchant companies in the world.