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 account of the travels and adventures of David Thompson, a British-Canadian explorer, cartographer, and fur trader who explored the western regions of North America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The book, edited and annotated by Joseph Burr Tyrrell and first published in 1916, is a compilation of Thompson's journals, maps, and notes, providing a detailed account of his travels and explorations throughout western Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and the Rocky Mountains.Thompson's narrative offers a unique perspective on the early history of North America, including the interactions between European explorers, indigenous peoples, and the natural environment. His detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna, as well as his encounters with various indigenous tribes, provide a rich and vivid picture of the region during this time period.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different period of Thompson's explorations. Part one covers his early years as a fur trader and surveyor in western Canada, including his travels along the Columbia River and the Rocky Mountains. Part two covers his work as a surveyor for the Hudson's Bay Company in the Pacific Northwest, including his mapping of the Columbia River and his interactions with the local tribes. Part three covers his later years as an independent trader and explorer, including his travels along the Missouri River and his attempts to establish a trading post in the Rocky Mountains.Overall, David Thompson's Narrative of His Explorations in Western America, 1784-1812 is a fascinating and informative historical account that offers a unique perspective on the early history 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.