How old is the coreur de bois?

Answer 1

The term "coureur de bois" refers to French-Canadian fur traders active in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. While the individuals themselves varied in age, the practice and culture of the coureur de bois emerged around the early 1600s. As a historical concept, it is over 400 years old, but specific individuals would have had their own ages at the time of their activities.