The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company Including that of the French Traders of North-Western Canada and of the North-West, XY, and Astor Fur Companies

"The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company" by George Bryce is a detailed historical narrative that explores the extensive history of the Hudson's Bay Company, showing its significant effect on North American trade, exploration, and governance. The story begins with the company's early years, focusing on key people and their interactions with competing French traders and other companies during the fur trade era. It describes the daring ventures of explorers like Pierre Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers and royal involvement, which paved the way for the company's formation and its eventual control of large territories. The book also highlights the Hudson's Bay Company's impact on Canada's growth and its complicated relationships with Indigenous populations and rival traders.