A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 / New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations

Name: A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772 / New Edition with Introduction, Notes, and Illustrations
Author: Samuel Hearne

By Samuel Hearne

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An explorer's journal chronicles a strenuous overland and river journey from a Hudson Bay trading post to the Arctic coast undertaken to locate rumored copper deposits. The narrative combines day-to-day travel log and practical detail about routes, seasonal conditions, and survival, with careful observations of landscapes, wildlife, and Indigenous knowledge that guided the party. Maps and natural-history notes accompany descriptions of hardships, river navigation, and camps, producing a practical record of geography, resources, and the methods used to survey and document a remote northern region.

About the Author

Samuel Hearne

Samuel Hearne was an English explorer and fur trader known for his significant contributions to the exploration of northern Canada. His most notable work, "A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the Years 1769, 1770, 1771, 1772," chronicles his travels and observations during his expeditions. Hearne's journey was one of the first recorded overland routes to the Arctic Ocean, providing valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the region. His writings are considered an important part of the historical record of exploration in North America.