Publisher's Synopsis
""Trade and Currency in Early Oregon: A Study in the Commercial and Monetary History of the Pacific Northwest"" is a historical book written by James Henry Gilbert and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive study of the commercial and monetary history of the Pacific Northwest during the early years of Oregon's settlement. It examines the trade relationships of Oregon with other countries, including Great Britain, China, and Russia, and discusses the development of currency and banking systems in the region. The book also explores the impact of the fur trade on the economy of the Pacific Northwest and the role of the Hudson's Bay Company in shaping the region's economic landscape. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including government records, personal diaries, and letters, to provide a detailed account of the economic history of early Oregon. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the economic and commercial history of the Pacific Northwest and early Oregon.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.
