The Great Company: Being a History of the Honourable Company of Merchants-Adventurers Trading into Hudson's Bay

The Great Company: Being a History of the Honourable Company of Merchants-Adventurers Trading into Hudson's Bay, written by Beckles Willson and published in 1899, provides a detailed historical account of the Hudson's Bay Company and its pivotal role in the North American fur trade. The book chronicles the challenges and achievements of the Company, highlighting key figures such as Prince Rupert and traders Groseilliers and Radisson, while also examining its interactions with Indigenous populations and colonial powers. This work captures the mercantile spirit of 17th-century England and the enduring influence of the Company on Canadian development.