The Blanket: An Illustrated History of the Hudson's Bay Point Blanket

by Harold Tichenor

excellent book on the history of the famed "Hudson's Bay Blanket" beginning in 1779.well illustrated.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

80 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an interesting account of this historical blanket. Used to trade with Northern Canadian Native People—included in treaties, been to Hollywood, Mt. Everest, Lindbergh’s Trans-Atlantic Flight—prominent among the those who participated in the gold rush, and on and on!

I will show how little I knew: I’d never heard of this iconic blanket until recently. So, now I’m a fan. I want to crochet a version of it for my friend who introduced me.

I’ll be referring to this little book often.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to the history of the Hudson's Bay Company and "The Blanket." Lots more to know here but this is an entertaining start. Buy a point blanket direct from The Bay and you may get a copy for free.

[Heather R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book. Nice to find out more about the history of such a Canadian institution.

[marjorie lecker · Rating 4 out of 5]

good little history book