radisson peter esprit radisson (7 Ergebnisse)

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Gebunden. Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnIn the first place, I think myself oblidg d to vindicat myself from the imputation of inconstancy for acting in this voyage against the English Intrest, and in the yeare 1683 against the French Intrest, for which, if I could not g.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson is a historical account of the travels and adventures of Peter Esprit Radisson, a French-Canadian explorer who played a significant role in the early exploration of North America. The book is written by Radisson himself and provides a first-hand account of his voyages and encounters with indigenous peoples, including the Huron, Iroquois, and Cree.The book is divided into two parts, the first covering Radisson's travels from 1652 to 1660, and the second covering his travels from 1660 to 1680. In the first part, Radisson describes his early expeditions to the Great Lakes region, his capture by the Iroquois, and his adoption into the Huron tribe. He also recounts his travels to the Hudson Bay, where he established a trading post and began trading with the indigenous peoples of the region.In the second part of the book, Radisson describes his continued exploration of the Hudson Bay region, his encounters with the Cree and other indigenous peoples, and his involvement in the fur trade. He also provides a detailed account of his travels to England, where he was received by King Charles II and granted a charter to establish the Hudson's Bay Company.Overall, The Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson is a fascinating account of early exploration and trade in North America, told from the perspective of one of its most important figures. Radisson's vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and his encounters with indigenous peoples provide a unique insight into the history of the region, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in North American history and exploration.In the first place, I think myself oblidg'd to vindicat myself from the imputation of inconstancy for acting in this voyage against the English Intrest, and in the yeare 1683 against the French Intrest, for which, if I could not give a very good account, I might justly lye under the sentenc of capritiousness and inconstancy. But severall Persons of probity and good repute, being sensible what my brother-in-Law, Mr Chouard Des Groisiliers, and myself performed in severall voyadges for the Gentlemen conserned in the Hudson's Bay Trade, relating to the Comers of Bever skins, and the just cause of dissattisfaction which both of us had, to make us retire into France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the first place, I think myself oblidg'd to vindicat myself from the imputation of inconstancy for acting in this voyage against the English Intrest, and in the yeare 1683 against the French Intrest, for which, if I could not give a very good account, I might justly lye under the sentenc of capritiousness and inconstancy. But severall Persons of probity and good repute, being sensible what my brother-in-Law, Mr Chouard Des Groisiliers, and myself performed in severall voyadges for the Gentlemen conserned in the Hudson's Bay Trade, relating to the Comers of Bever skins, and the just cause of dissattisfaction which both of us had, to make us retire into France.

hardcover. 385pp. Rebound in grey cloth with the original printed wrappers bound in. Boston: The Prince Society, 1885. Very good (+). One of 250 copies.

Edition limited to 250 copies, small square 4to, pp. vi, [2], 385, [1]; slightly later full green cloth, gilt title on spine, gift plate from the estate of Dr. Otto L Schmidt (president of the Illinois State Historical Society); touch of scuffing to boards and darkening of spine, near fine. "First printing of these famous journals. Radisson and Groseilliers were the first Europeans to see the upper reaches of the Mississippi. They probably got to the Missouri" (Howes). Howes R-6.