The Writings of David Thompson: 1850 Version v. 1: The Travels, 1850 Version

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pp. lxiv [5] 358 with five foldout maps. “In the first volume of an ambitious three-volume project that will finally bring all of Thompson’s writings together, editor William Moreau presents the “Travels” narrative as it existed in 1850, when the author was forced to abandon his work. Accompanying Moreau’s transcription is an introductory essay and a textual introduction, extensive critical annotations, historical and modern maps, and a biographical appendix. The definitive collection of Thompson’s works, “The Writings of David Thompson” will bring one of North American’s most important early travelers and surveyors and his world to a whole new generation of readers.”

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ISBN 0773546162
ISBN13 9780773546165
Number of pages 352
Original Title The Writings of David Thompson: 1850 Version v. 1: The Travels, 1850 Version
Published Date 2009
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Montreal
Edition First Edition
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pp. lxiv [5] 358 with five foldout maps. “In the first volume of an ambitious three-volume project that will finally bring all of Thompson’s writings together, editor William Moreau presents the “Travels” narrative as it existed in 1850, when the author was forced to abandon his work. Accompanying Moreau’s transcription is an introductory essay and a textual introduction, extensive critical annotations, historical and modern maps, and a biographical appendix. The definitive collection of Thompson’s works, “The Writings of David Thompson” will bring one of North American’s most important early travelers and surveyors and his world to a whole new generation of readers.” paperback edition

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Weight 0.81 kg