Derived And Translated From The Writings Of Pierre Esprit Radisson

By Grace Lee Nute

Derived And Translated From The Writings Of Pierre Esprit Radisson is a fascinating and comprehensive account of the life and adventures of the French explorer. Born in France in 1636, Radisson spent his early years in the fur trade. In 1659, he joined the Hudson's Bay Company and spent the next several years exploring the vast wilderness of North America. He was one of the first Europeans to travel extensively in the region, and his writings provide a valuable firsthand account of the people and places he encountered.

Trade Your Furs or Die: Derived and Translated from the writings of Pierre Esprit Radisson

by Alfred P Sloan Jr.

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Radisson was a skilled observer and a gifted writer. His journals are full of vivid descriptions of the Native American tribes he met, the animals he hunted, and the hardships he endured. He also recorded his thoughts on the fur trade and the political and economic struggles of the time. His writings are a valuable source of information for historians and scholars, and they continue to be enjoyed by general readers today.

Nute's translation of Radisson's writings is clear and accurate, and she provides extensive annotations that help to explain the historical context of the events described. This volume is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of North America or the fur trade.

Table of Contents

2. The Early Years
3. The Hudson's Bay Company
4. Explorations in the West
5. The Later Years

Reviews

"Derived And Translated From The Writings Of Pierre Esprit Radisson is a valuable contribution to the literature on the history of North America. Nute's translation is clear and accurate, and her annotations are helpful and informative. This volume is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the history of the fur trade or the exploration of the American West."

-William Cronon, author of Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England

"Radisson's writings are a gold mine of information for historians and scholars. Nute's translation makes these important documents accessible to a wider audience. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of North America."

-James Axtell, author of The Invasion Within: The Contest of Cultures in Colonial North America

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Trade Your Furs or Die: Derived and Translated from the writings of Pierre Esprit Radisson

by Alfred P Sloan Jr.

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2003 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	264 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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