The Early Hudson's Bay Company Account Books as Sources for Historical Research: An Analysis and Assessment

The Hudson’s Bay Company account books are often misunderstood and not well known by researchers; consequently, they have not really contributed to the economic history of fur trading. This article aims to explain the first account books of the Hudson’s Bay Company, particularly those of fur trading...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ray, Arthur J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Association of Canadian Archivists 1975
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Online Access:http://archivaria.ca/index.php/archivaria/article/view/10401