Fur Trade: Library Resources: General History of the Fur Trade

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Encyclopedic volume detailing hand weapons and accessories that were used in the Fur Trade.

This thoroughly documented, authoritative, and highly readable book not only details the weapons used during the settlement and westward expansion of America but also describes their use by fur traders, trappers, soldiers, and Native Americans.

Fur Trade Review includes articles on the latest developments in the fur trade industry, including new techniques for trapping, processing, and selling furs.

Started in 1965 as a benefit of museum membership, the quarterly has provided over 400 scholarly articles on virtually every aspect of fur trade history.

These 680 detailed drawings depict the history of fur garments, from their practical use in cold climates to their display as a badge of royalty. Chronological entries include introductions for each era and range from panther skins worn by ancient Egyptian priests to high fashion designs by Dior. Glossary.