After the bizarre death of Thomas Simpson, Dr. John Rae was chosen to complete the survey of the Northwest Passage, linking the work of Simpson and Peter Dease with the previously known country to the east. Rae was recognized for his endurance and skill in wilderness travel, adopting the methods of the native peoples often eschewed by other European explorers. This is his report on the initial work in the years 1846-47. The final link was made to the surveys of Simpson and Dease several years later (1848-51). ( Fritz)
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Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/History /Modern (19th C); *Non-fiction/Travel & Geography/Exploration
Keywords that describe the book: canadian arctic, 19th century exploration, northwest passage
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edit: Everything seems ready but of course please point out any necessary corrections. I'll leave this project here for a day or two and then move it to "Going Solo."
craigdav1 wrote:
Bad effects of spirits in cold climates?
Might be just being a bit fuddled when you need to have your wits about you. One thing to have a few when you are within reach of a warm shelter - another if you're sleeping on a beach north of the Arctic Circle on a sack of flour under a wet blanket.
Thanks, Dave. What took you to Moose Factory? Doesn't seem like the sort of place you just happen to pass by. Closest I've been to that country was a fishing trip to Pickle Crow, almost 900 miles to the west, also many years ago.
Fritz
"A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labors of a spasmodic Hercules."