Book Description

Frederick Jackson Turner's seminal study of Wisconsin's trading posts sheds light on the crucial role played by trade in the interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers. This insightful work explores the cultural, economic, and political ramifications of the fur trade, showing how it impacted the lives of both Native Americans and white Americans. With its interdisciplinary approach and nuanced analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.