David Thompsons Narrative of His Explorations in Western America, 1784-1812 (1916)
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ISBN10: 1498142338
ISBN13: 9781498142335
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 714
Weight: 2.46
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781498142335
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 714
Weight: 2.46
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
David Thompson�������s Narrative Of His Explorations In Western America, 1784-1812 is a historical account of the travels and discoveries of David Thompson, a British-Canadian explorer who mapped large portions of western North America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book was originally published in 1916 and is edited by Joseph Burr Tyrrell.Thompson�������s explorations took him across the Rocky Mountains, through the Columbia River Basin, and into the Pacific Northwest. He was one of the first Europeans to explore the region and his maps and observations were crucial in opening up the area to further exploration and settlement.The book contains Thompson�������s own journal entries and letters, as well as annotations and commentary from Tyrrell. It provides a detailed and firsthand account of Thompson�������s adventures, including his interactions with Native American tribes and his struggles with harsh weather conditions and difficult terrain.Overall, David Thompson�������s Narrative Of His Explorations In Western America, 1784-1812 is an important historical document that sheds light on the early exploration and mapping of western North America. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the region or the history of exploration.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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