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Reader, -I take for granted that you are tolerably well acquainted with the differentmodes of life and travelling peculiar to European nations. I also presume that youknow something of the inhabitants of the East; and, it may be, a good deal of theAmericans in general. But I... Read Full Overview

""The Hudson Bay Company"" is a historical non-fiction book written by R.M. Ballantyne. The book explores the history of the Hudson Bay Company, which was founded in 1670 and played a significant role in the development of Canada. The author provides a detailed account of the... Read Full Overview

In 1841, aged just sixteen, the intrepid young Scotsman Robert M. Ballantyne (1825-94) joined the Hudson's Bay Company. Posted immediately to North-Eastern Canada, he spent five years traversing the region's inhospitable terrain by sleigh and canoe. His journal and letters home... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book... Read Full Overview

"Reader, I take for granted that you are tolerably well acquainted with the different modes of life and travelling peculiar to European nations. I also presume that you know something of the inhabitants of the East; and, it may be, a good deal of the Americans in general... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

A classic account of life in the Canadian wilderness, told through the eyes of a young Scottish clerk of the Hudson's Bay Company. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions of nature and his encounters with native peoples make this a timeless work of adventure and exploration.

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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... Read Full Overview

This adventure novel follows the journey of a young man named Edward as he travels through the wilderness of North America in search of furs and adventure. Along the way, he encounters various Indigenous tribes and wildlife. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in the... Read Full Overview

Hudson Bay

This adventure novel follows the journey of a young man named Edward as he travels through the wilderness of North America in search of furs and adventure. Along the way, he encounters various Indigenous tribes and wildlife. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in the... Read Full Overview

"Hudson Bay" is an enthralling historical novel written by R. M. Ballantyne, and set in the 17th century. This story is follows the gripping adventures of young cousins, Edward and Gerald Pennington, who embark on a daring journey to explore the uncharted territories surrounding... Read Full Overview

In Hudson Bay: Life on the Canadian Frontier, R.M. Ballantyne transports readers to the rugged and unforgiving landscapes of northern Canada during the height of the fur trade era. Through the eyes of intrepid fur traders and the indigenous peoples whose lives are intricately... Read Full Overview

Hudson Bay or, Everyday life in the wilds of North America, during six years' residence in the territories of the Hon. Hudson Bay Company. This book, "Hudson Bay or, Everyday life in the wilds of North America", by Ballantyne R. M, is a replication of a book originally published... Read Full Overview