Meldrum Bay writer publishes newest book on fur trader history Tom Sasvari Feb 10, 2017 - 2 min read Meldrum Bay writer Richard Lapointe has just released his new book, ‘Beaver Coats and Guns.’ Meldrum Bay writer Richard Lapointe has just released his new book, ‘Beaver Coats and Guns.’ This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now and have access to all our stories, enjoy exclusive content and stay up to date with constant updates. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in