Sea otters and the China trade
By: by Robert Kingery Buell and Charlotte Northcote Skladal.
Contributors: Skladal, Charlotte Northcote, joint author.
Publisher: D. McKay Co.
Published: 1968
Place of publication: [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Fur-trade -- Northwest Coast of North America.; Sea otter skin industry -- Northwest Coast of North America.
Description: This is an account of what part the West Coast sea otter played in the development of the area, and in the growth of the important trade with China during the hundred years between 1741 and 1841. The courage, persistence, and ruthless purpose of the men of different nationalities who struggled to make fortunes for themselves, and get control of new territory for their governments is related.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 203-207.