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Simpson's 1828 Journey to the Columbia [spine title: Colombia] Part of the Dispatch from George Simpson Esq. Governor of Rupert's Land to the Governor & Committee of the Hudson's Bay Company London
by RICH, E. E.(ed.) [with] W. Stewart Wallace (introduction)
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About This Item
London: The Champlain Society for the Hudson's Bay Record Society, 1947. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to. Pp. lii, [2], 3-277, [5], followed by eight pages of members and subscribing libraries. One appendix includes supplementary documents, the other biographical. Index. Top edge gilt. Bound in dark blue cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine. Just a suggestion of wear to cloth, otherwise a bright copy with spine unfaded and corners sharp. Partly unopened. Of a limited edition, this copy hand-numbered 1222. Volume X in the publisher's series. Title continues: March 1, 1829. Continued and Completed March 24 and June 5, 1829. Curiously, Columbia is misspelled on the spine as "Colombia."
George Simpson, as manager of the Oregon Country's Chief Factors and Chief Traders, was vital to the success of the Hudson's Bay enterprise in the region. Contains deep information on the Pacific Northwest's agricultural contribution to the China Trade, as well as passing references to Jedediah Smith, Fort Vancouver, Peter Skene Ogden, Fort Langley, etc. A handsome, stately volume.
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- Title
- Simpson's 1828 Journey to the Columbia [spine title: Colombia] Part of the Dispatch from George Simpson Esq. Governor of Rupert's Land to the Governor & Committee of the Hudson's Bay Company London
- Author
- RICH, E. E.(ed.) [with] W. Stewart Wallace (introduction)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- The Champlain Society for the Hudson's Bay Record Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1947
- Keywords
- Nez Perces District Archibald McDonald Malcolm McLeod John McCleod Athabaska John McLoughlin Chief Factor Fort Nisqually Puget Sound Agricultural Company Colin Fraser, William McGillvray
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