This book is the most thorough and comprehensive study ever written on the fur trade in Michigan. The book covers the Michigan fur trade from 1634-1850. The founding and operation of important trading posts like those at Detroit, Sault Ste. Marie, Michilimacinac, the St. Joseph and Grand River Valleys are discussed in great detail Plus discussions on Michigan Indians, The War of 1812, The Astor fur empire in MIch. , and a detailed account of the fur trader's life. Five maps. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 201 pages