Radisson, an explorer, trader, scoundrel and admitted canibal, was the founder of the Hudson's Bay Company. You have likely seen his name on countless hotels around the world. Here's an interesting audio broadcast about his exploits from the Canadian Broadcasting Company:

Pierre-Esprit Radisson: 'A wilderness hero for our time'

Thanks for sharing, I am going to pick up the book Bush Runner for a good read this Fall or Winter.