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Alexander MacKenzie's Voyage to the Pacific Ocean in 1793

Alexander MacKenzie's Voyage to the Pacific Ocean in 1793

MacKenzie, Alexander
Quaife, Milo Milton

Hardcover

Adventurers & ExplorersCanadian HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258488914
ISBN13: 9781258488918
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 6 2012
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Alexander Mackenzie's Voyage to the Pacific Ocean in 1793 is a historical account of the Scottish explorer's journey across Canada to the Pacific coast. The book is written by Mackenzie himself and provides a detailed description of his travels through the wilderness of North America, including encounters with indigenous peoples, natural wonders, and challenges faced along the way.Mackenzie was commissioned by the North West Company to find a route to the Pacific Ocean in order to expand the fur trade. He began his journey in 1792, traveling up the Peace River and eventually reaching the Pacific coast in July 1793. Along the way, he faced numerous obstacles, including dangerous rapids, harsh weather conditions, and encounters with hostile indigenous groups.The book provides a fascinating insight into the early exploration of Canada and the challenges faced by those who ventured into the unknown wilderness. Mackenzie's detailed descriptions of the landscape and the people he encountered make for a vivid and engaging read, and his account of his journey remains an important historical document to this day.Overall, Alexander Mackenzie's Voyage to the Pacific Ocean in 1793 is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, exploration, or adventure.Reproduction Of Mackenzie's Journals Of Expeditions From Lake Athabasca To The Arctic Ocean And From Fort Chipewyan To The Pacific Ocean, First Published In 1801. Includes Account Of Development Of Fur Trade By The Northwest Company.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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