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French Fur Traders at La Baye
Several French fur traders negotiating with native Indians at La Baye.
A Beaver Pool
Sketch of a beaver pool lined with trees, including various depictions of Indians hunting beaver.
Indian Setting up a Hunting Trap
March 1892
An Indian sets up a hunting trap, with a rifle resting against a tree in the background.
Trappers Leaving Hunting Grounds
Drawing of trappers on leaving their hunting grounds.
A Fur Trader in the Council Tepee
February 1892
Engraving of a fur trader standing in the middle of a circle of seated Indians in their council tepee.
Trade Room in the Hudson Bay Company's Fort
circa 1870-1879
View through a window of Indians conversing with traders. Caption reads: "Trade-Room [sic], Hudson Bay Company's Fort, In The Plain Country".
