Empire Maker: Aleksandr Baranov and Russian Colonial Expansion Into Alaska and Northern California
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A native of northern Russia, Alexander Baranov was a middle-aged merchant trader with no prior experience in the fur trade when, in 1790, he arrived in North America to assume command over Russia's highly profitable sea otter business. With the title of chief manager, he strengthened his leadership role after the formation of the Russian American Company in 1799. An adventuresome, dynamic, and charismatic leader, he proved to be something of a...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0295741724
ISBN13:9780295741727
Release Date:May 2015
Publisher:University of Washington Press
Length:355 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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