David Thompson
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Canadian explorer David Thompson explored the Northwest US and Canada in an effort to discover a river that emptied into the Pacific Ocean. Thompson traveled the entire length of the Columbia River by 1810.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Sir Samuel White Baker
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Samuel Baker was an unusual explorer in that he took his second wife with him on his journeys. They both explored the Nile River region in the 1860s and were somewhat successful in discovering new lands.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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David Thompson
Article Abstract:
Canadian explorer David Thompson was actually born in England. He travelled to Canada at age 14 to work for the Hudson Bay Company as a clerk. The expeditions Thompson undertook are described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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