Beavers and Plumes

"Beavers and Plumes: The History of the Trade and Conflicts over Beaver Hats and Feathered Hats" explores the historical significance of the fur trade, highlighting how the demand for fashionable hats drove ecological and geopolitical conflicts across North America and Europe. The book delves into the long-standing tradition of gift exchanges between the Hudson’s Bay Company and royalty, uncovering the profound environmental and cultural impacts of trade in beaver pelts and bird plumes. It examines the complex connections between indigenous peoples, traders, and colonial powers within this global trade network.