David Thompson, the Explorer

Published in 1924, 'David Thompson, the Explorer' by Charles Norris Cochrane is a historical account of the life of David Thompson, a significant land surveyor and explorer in North America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book chronicles Thompson's early life, beginning with his apprenticeship at the Hudson's Bay Company at age fourteen, and details his extensive travels and contributions to the mapping of Canada's geography and fur trade. Thompson is recognized for having mapped 4.9 million square kilometers of North America, earning him the title of one of the greatest practical land geographers.