The Chief Factor is a historical novel set in the late 18th century, during the height of the fur trade in Canada. The story follows the life of Andrew Venlaw, a young Scottish man who joins the Hudson's Bay Company as a clerk and rises through the ranks to become a Chief Factor. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Jean Fordie, a M?????tis woman who becomes his wife and partner in business.The novel is rich in detail and provides a vivid picture of life in the fur trade, including the harsh conditions faced by the traders and the complex relationships between the various indigenous groups and the European settlers. The story also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as Andrew and Jean navigate the challenges of their relationship and the cutthroat world of the fur trade.Overall, The Chief Factor is a compelling and well-researched historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in Canadian history. Parker's writing is engaging and immersive, and his characters are complex and fully realized, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Canada or the fur trade.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.