David Thompson's Narrative Of His Explorations In Western America, 1784-1812 (1916)

David Thompson's Narrative Of His Explorations In Western America, 1784-1812 is a historical book written by Joseph Burr Tyrrell. It is a first-hand account of David Thompson's exploration of the Western part of America during the years 1784 to 1812. David Thompson was a British-Canadian fur trader, surveyor, and explorer who played a significant role in the mapping of Western Canada and the American Northwest. The book describes Thompson's travels and explorations through the Rocky Mountains, the Columbia River Basin, and the Pacific Northwest. It includes detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, fauna, and native peoples encountered during his travels. The book also includes Thompson's observations on the fur trade, the economy, and the political situation of the territories he explored.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of Thompson's explorations. The first part covers his early years in the fur trade and his travels in the Great Lakes region. The second part covers his exploration of the Rocky Mountains and his mapping of the Columbia River Basin. The third part covers his travels along the Pacific Coast and his mapping of the Oregon Territory.David Thompson's Narrative Of His Explorations In Western America, 1784-1812 is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the exploration and mapping of Western America during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the fur trade, or the exploration of North America.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.