Project Gutenberg 2022-07-17 Public domain in the USA. 281 Hale, Nathaniel C. (Nathaniel Claiborne) 1903 1948 Hale, Nathaniel Claiborne Jones, Elmo 1971 59003948 Pelts and palisades: The story of fur and the rivalry for pelts in early America $aUnited States :$bThe Deitz Press, Incorporated,$c1959. Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Pelts and Palisades: The Story of Fur and the Rivalry for Pelts in Early America" by Nathaniel C. Hale is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the pivotal role of the fur trade in shaping the early American economy and colonial dynamics, highlighting the interplay between European settlers and Native Americans over valuable pelts. The narrative spans from early exploration to territorial disputes influenced by fur trading activities, reflecting on how commerce dictated colonial policies and relationships. At the start of "Pelts and Palisades," the author introduces the historical context of fur trading, tracing its significance back to prehistoric times and outlining its evolution throughout the ages. Hale introduces us to various key figures and cultures involved in the fur trade, illustrating how the demand for beaver pelts led to deep rivalries among European powers, as well as complex interactions with Native American tribes. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of specific case histories and their broader implications on North American colonization, culminating in the intricate web of alliances, conflicts, and commerce that defined early American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://hdl.handle.net/2027/wu.89058622374 20220215100039hale 1959 US Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 Fur trade -- United States Fur trade -- Canada E186 Text Category: History - American Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 707236 2025-06-27T07:22:21.569368 text/html 625437 2024-10-18T23:25:23 text/html 1445681 2025-06-27T07:22:33.445349 application/epub+zip 1442698 2025-06-27T07:22:24.369301 application/epub+zip 385001 2025-06-27T07:22:22.792370 application/epub+zip 1953373 2025-06-27T07:22:39.633244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1723211 2025-06-27T07:22:32.222254 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 864830 2022-09-30T20:39:06.811304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513465 2025-06-27T07:22:19.917406 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 493249 2024-10-18T23:25:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17337 2025-06-27T07:22:39.798218 application/rdf+xml 22534 2025-06-27T07:22:23.205317 image/jpeg 3648 2025-06-27T07:22:22.997318 image/jpeg 1997133 2025-06-27T07:22:21.659342 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog