A Narrative Of Occurrences In The Indian Countries Of North America

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The book offers a firsthand account of early 19th-century interactions between European settlers and indigenous peoples in North America, focusing on the Earl of Selkirk's connection with the Hudson's Bay Company. Wilcocke details the conflicts, coexistence, and the company's significant role in the fur trade, along with its economic and environmental impacts. Additionally, it chronicles Selkirk's military expedition and efforts to establish a colony at Red River, making it a valuable historical document that highlights the complexities of these relationships.