Alexander Mackenzie: Exploration and Travels 1789-1793
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Sir Alexander Mackenzie (1764 – 12 March 1820) was a a British explorer known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of North America north of Mexico, which preceded the more famous Lewis and Clark Expedition by 12 years. His overland crossing of what is now Canada reached the Pacific Ocean in 1793. His lesser know accomplishment is that of eventually descending the river which now bears his name to the Arctic Ocean in search of the North West Passage. The Mackenzie River, is the longest river system in Canada and the second longest in North America.
The routes and points of interest on each respectively within the datasets are laid down as best as possible according to the available literature. This data will be updated as more information is compiled.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie (1764 – 12 March 1820) was a a British explorer known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of North America north of Mexico, which preceded the more famous Lewis and Clark Expedition by 12 years. His overland crossing of what is now Canada reached the Pacific Ocean in 1793. His lesser know accomplishment is that of eventually descending the river which now bears his name to the Arctic Ocean in search of the North West Passage. The Mackenzie River, is the longest river system in Canada and the second longest in North America.
The routes and points of interest on each respectively within the datasets are laid down as best as possible according to the available literature. This data will be updated as more information is compiled.