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Sandy MacDonald's Man: A Tale of the Mackinaw Fur Trade
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025965529
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sandy MacDonald's Man: A Tale of the Mackinaw Fur Trade is a gripping historical adventure that transports readers to the rugged frontier of the early nineteenth century. Set in the Great Lakes region, the story captures the high-stakes world of the fur trade, a time when Mackinac Island served as a bustling hub for traders, trappers, and voyageurs. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the narrative explores the challenges and triumphs of life in the wilderness, detailing the complex relationships between the fur companies and the diverse people who inhabited the territory.
Written by R. Clyde Ford, a noted scholar and historian of the Midwest, this work offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in American history. The tale is rich with local color and historical detail, from the dangers of the trail to the cultural exchanges that defined the northern frontier. Sandy MacDonald's Man serves as both an entertaining story of adventure and a valuable look at the economic and social forces that shaped the Michigan region and the broader North American interior during the height of the fur trade.
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