Alexander Mackenzie
Authors: Alexander Mackenzie
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Language: en
Pages: 372
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Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793, written by Alexander Mackenzie, is included in our catalog for information queries and ebook downloads in epub or pdf format.
Alexander Mackenzie (1764 – 1820) was a Scottish explorer known for his significant expeditions in North America. He was born in Stornoway, Scotland. In 1789, he discovered and descended the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean. In 1793, he completed the first transcontinental crossing of North America north of Mexico, reaching the Pacific Ocean. For his achievements, he was knighted in 1802.