In 1659, two French fur-traders - Pierre Esprit Radisson ... and Mdard Chouart des Groseilliers set off to find new fur trade routes in 1659. (As portrayed in Canada: A People's History) The ...
In the late 1600's, Britain became a dominant force in the North American fur trade with the establishment ... largely because of the actions of two French fur traders - Mdard Chouart des ...