The White Headed Eagle, John McLoughlin: Builder of an Empire

By Richard G. Montgomery

Book Overview

""The White Headed Eagle, John McLoughlin: Builder of an Empire"" by Richard G. Montgomery is a biography of John McLoughlin, a Canadian fur trader and businessman who played a crucial role in the development of the Pacific Northwest in the early 19th century. The book explores McLoughlin's life, from his birth in Quebec to his rise to power as the chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Oregon Territory. It delves into his relationships with Native American tribes, his efforts to establish trade routes and settlements, and his role in the development of the Oregon Trail. The author also examines McLoughlin's legacy and the impact he had on the region's history. This book is a comprehensive look at the life of a key figure in the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419158570
• ISBN13: 9781419158575
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"