The exploits and accomplishments of the men of the North West Company form one of the most amazing stories in the whole of Canadian history. In the forty-odd years of the Company's existence, it dominated the fur trade of what is now Canada and, in the face of incredible danger and hardship, its members explored the entire northwest third of North America. The Nor'Westers tells the story of the North West Company's rise and fall, as well as the stories of such famous traders as Alexander Mackenzie, David Thompson, Peter Pond, Simon Fraser, the Frobishers, and many others who braved the dangers of the Canadian wilderness. First published in 1954, this award-winning young adult history book captures the drama of this significant time, sparking a passion for history in younger readers.