Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents xi
4. 1. The Northwest 1
5. 2. The Inhabitants of the Northwest 14
6. 3. The Fur Trade 33
7. 4. Transportation and Communication 53
8. 5. Supporting Enterprises 75
9. 6. Ports of Entry 96
10. 7. East Winnipeg, Muskrat and English River Countries, and the Barren Grounds 109
11. 8. The Red River, Saskatchewan and Athabasca Countries 119
12. Bibliography 142
13. Appendix 160
14. Notes 162
15. Index 185