The Economic History of the Fur Trade 1670 to 1870

[old salt]

http://eh.net/encyclopedia/article/carlos.lewis.furtrade

[crazell]

Rather interesting information! I learned some things!! Thanks for sparking my brain Old Salt

[Dogshirt]

A very good book on the subject is "the Beaver Men" by Mari Sandoz. It covers the fur trade from start to finish.
The different regions, time frames, the companies, and the mindset behind the whole thing.