First Crossing - Alexander Mackenzie

Book and dust jacket in excellent condition. 1st Edition

Alexander Mackenzie became the first person to go west and cross the continent of North America north of Mexico in 1793. Using contemporary accounts, including Mackenzie's own journal, the author offers fresh insight into what drove Mackenzie forward to undertake his dangerous quest for the Pacific Ocean, and how his daring secured Canada's legacy.

Subtitle: His Expedition Across North America and the Opening of the Continent