Biography & Autobiography Historical
David Thompson
A Trail by Stars
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2006
- Category
- Historical, Geography, Adventurers & Explorers
- Recommended Age
- 13 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 7
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781894852180
- Publish Date
- Jan 2006
- List Price
- $19.99
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Description
Across North America in 2007-2009, communities will celebrate the David Thompson Bicentennials. For 34 years the great explorer, surveyor, and fur trader travelled across the continent, finding and mapping the routes between the St. Lawrence and the Pacific. Trusting the stars and his sextant, he surveyed a continental area so vast it remains a mapping achievement unequalled in human history. This is the story of David Thompsons epic journey his trail by stars.
About the author
Tom Shardlow holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and is a Research Biologist with more than thirty articles contributed to international scientific and technical journals. His diverse writing, ranges from poetry and prize winning short fiction published in literary magazines to book reviews for Quill and Quire and Canadian Geographic. His freelance work, which includes creative drawings and photographs, often appear as feature articles in magazines and in newspapers. Tom has completed a biography of David Thompson , A Trail by Stars, for XYZ Publishing and is currently working on a popular history of biology and a science-fiction novel. He lives with his family on Vancouver Island.
Librarian Reviews
David Thompson: A Trail by Stars (Quest Library)
In his epic 30 years of exploration, David Thompson (1770-1857) charted a continental area so vast it remains a mapping achievement unparalleled in human history. Black-and-white photos, timeline, bibliography and index included.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. 2008.
