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David Thompson (8) (1770–1857)

Author of Columbia Journals

For other authors named David Thompson, see the disambiguation page.

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The Writings of David Thompson

Montana State University Studies

Works by David Thompson

Columbia Journals (1993) 29 copies

David Thompson's narrative of his explorations in western America, 1784-1812 (1916) 19 copies

The Writings of David Thompson, Volume 1 (2009) 18 copies, 1 review

The Writings of David Thompson, Volume 1: The Travels, 1850 Version (2009) 10 copies

Travels in Western North America 1784-1812 (1971) 4 copies, 1 review

David Thompson's journals relating to Montana and adjacent regions, 1808-1812 (Montana State University studies) 2 copies

Aufbruch ins Unbekannte: Im wilden Norden Amerikas (1784-1812) 1 copy

Associated Works

Early Fur Trade on the Northern Plains: Canadian Traders Among the Mandan and Hidatsa Indians, 1738-1818 (American Exploration and Travel Series) (1985) — Contributor — 22 copies

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Common Knowledge

Birthdate: 1770-04-30
Date of death: 1857-02-10
Gender: male
Occupations: explorer
map maker
Nationality: UK
Birthplace: Westminster, London, England, UK
Place of death: Longueuil, Canada East
Burial location: Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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charlie68 1,351 reviews

Travels in Western North America 1784-1812 by David Thompson

My shoulders and back are aching after just reading this travelog through the Canadian and American west.

nancymanderson 8 reviews

The Writings of David Thompson, Volume 1: Travels, 1850 Version by David Thompson

I am eagerly awaiting volumes 2 and 3. More, please!

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