The present state of Hudson's bay Containing a full description of that settlement, and the adjacent country; and likewise of the fur trade, with hints for its improvement, &c. &c. To which are added, remarks and observations made in the inland parts, during a residence of near four years; a specimen of five Indian languages; and a journal of a journey from Montreal to New-York /
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Main Author: | Umfreville, Edward, -1786. |
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Format: | Microfilm |
Language: | English |
Published: |
London :
Printed for C. Stalker,
1790.
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Physical Description: |
2 ., vii, 230, that is, 266 : 2 folded tables ; 21 cm. |
Series: |
Western Americana ;
reel 548, no. 5487. |
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