The conquest of the great Northwest, Volume 2 (of 2) /

Name: The conquest of the great Northwest, Volume 2 (of 2) /
Author: Agnes C. Laut

By Agnes C. Laut

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The volume recounts the expansion of fur-trade enterprises across the Canadian Northwest, following voyageurs and brigades as they navigate rivers, portages, and trading posts. It describes intense commercial rivalry and episodes of violence between competing companies, the social and economic life of wintering partners and Indigenous trade networks, and the arrival of colonists that produced settlement conflicts at Red River. The narrative examines paths of exploration toward the Pacific, the consolidation and reorganization of trading companies, and the gradual shift from itinerant fur commerce toward permanent colonial administration and settlement.

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Agnes C. Laut

Agnes C. Laut was a Canadian author known for her historical narratives that explore the development of Canada and its frontier history. Her works often focus on the fur trade, exploration, and the lives of early settlers, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and adventures faced by those who shaped the nation. Notable titles include "Canada: the Empire of the North," which chronicles the growth of Canada from a colony to a kingdom, and "Pathfinders of the West," detailing the journeys of explorers like Lewis and Clark. Laut's writing contributes significantly to the understanding of Canadian heritage and the spirit of adventure that characterized the country's early years.