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• River of Promise: Lewis and Clark on the Columbia

  David L. Nicandri

  
  In the many published accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition, historians have tended to undervalue the explorers encounter with Columbia River country. Most narratives emphasize Lewis and Clark s adventures through their journey to the Bitterroot Mountains but have said little about the rest of their travels west of there.

  River of Promise fills a significant gap in our understanding of Lewis and Clark s legendary expedition. Historian David L. Nicandri shifts the focus to an essential goal of the explorers: to discover the headwaters of the Columbia and a water route to the Pacific Ocean. He also restores William Clark in his role as the primary geographic problem-solver of the partnership. Most historians assume that Meriwether Lewis was a more distinguished scientist than Clark because of his formal training in Philadelphia and superior writing skills. Here we see Clark as Lewis s equal as scientific geographer, not merely the practical manager of boats and personnel.

  Nicandri places the legend of Sacagawea in clearer perspective by focusing instead on the contributions of often-overlooked Indian leaders in Columbia River country. He also offers many points of comparison to other explorers and a provocative analysis of Lewis s suicide in 1809, arguing that it was not a sudden event but fruit of a seed planted much earlier, quite possibly in Columbia country.

  
   

• The Life and Work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie

  Tom Doak, James S. Scott, Raymund M. Haddock, James Scott, Ray Haddock

  
  Considering the fact that he was one of the greatest golf course architects in the history of the game, Dr. Alister MacKenzie has long been something of a puzzle--if not a mystery. He liked to wear kilts, but he wasn't a Scotsman. He graduated from medical school, but he never made a living at it. He designed spectacular courses, but he was not a good golfer. At the height of his career he was one of the most sought after designers in the world, but he was nearly broke when he died.

  The Life and Work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie by Tom Doak, James S. Scott and Raymund M Haddock, uses detailed text, color photos and vintage maps, drawings and pictures to bring together many pieces of the puzzle. Questions about his boyhood, his military service, his many design trips in various parts of the world, and what made him so good at his craft, are all answered. Golfers, golf historians, and students of golf course architecture will find this book to be among their favorites. And, why wouldn't they with Augusta National, Cypress Point, Royal Melbourne, Crystal Downs, Lahinch, and Pasatiempo among his magnificent works?

  The Life and Work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie is a cherished biography on one of golf's most eccentric, interesting, brilliant and colorful characters.

  
   

• Canoeing a Continent: On the Trail of Alexander Mackenzie

  Max Finkelstein

  

  A highly personal account of the travels of Max Finkelstein as he retraces, some two hundred years later, the route of Alexander Mackenzie, the first European to cross North America (1793). Mackenzie's water trail is now commemorated as the Alexander Mackenzie Voyageur Route.

  More than just a travelogue of a canoe trip across Canada, this is an account that crosses more than two centuries. It is an exploration into the heart and mind of Alexander Mackenzie, the explorer, and Max Finkelstein, the "Voyageur-in-Training." Using Mackenzie's journals and his own journal writings, the author creates a view of the land from two vantage points. The author retraced the route of Alexander Mackenzie across North America from Ottawa through to Cumberland House, Saskatchewan, and paddled the Blackwater, Fraser and Peace Rivers, completing the trip in 1999. This route is the most significant water trail in North America, and perhaps the world.

  "A 'must-read' for everyone who loves wild places and the magic of canoes."

  - Cliff Jacobson, Outdoor Writer & Consultant

  "Past and present collide in this journey of discovery across the map of Canada. Max craves the extremes. He relishes in coping with what nature throws at him, punishing himself to find his physical limits and experiencing firsthand the inherent dangers in such a voyage. With Alexander Mackenzie as his guide and

  
   

• First Crossing: Alexander Mackenzie, His Expedition Across North America, and the Opening of the Continent

  Derek Hayes

  
  Timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition is this remarkable account of Alexander Mackenzie--the explorer who beat Lewis and Clark across the North American continent. Mackenzie accomplished this feat an astounding twelve years before the Corps of Discovery. Drawing extensively on the journals of Mackenzie and other turn-of-the-century explorers--and featuring historical and contemporary photographs, illustrations, and maps--Hayes presents a lively portrait of the explorer who both preceded Lewis and Clark and provided an impetus for their expedition.
  
   

• First Across the Continent: Sir Alexander Mackenzie (Oklahoma Western Biographies)

  Barry Gough

  
  
   

• Alexander MacKenzie: From Canada by Land

  Ainslie Manson

  
  
   

• First Man West: Alexander Mackenzie's Journal of His Voyage to the Pacific Coast of Canada in 1793

  Alexander Mackenzie, Walter Sheppe

  
  
   

• Alexander Mackenzie Interview

  Alexander Mackenzie, Harold Schindler - Interviewer

  
  Copy of a typed interview with Alexander G. Mackenzie on January 5, 1971 by Harold Schindler on the subject of The Salt Lake Tribune.
  
   

• The Hon. Alexander MacKenzie: his life and times

  William Buckingham, George W. Sir Ross

  
  This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
  
   

• The Hon. Alexander Mackenzie: His Life and Times

  William Buckingham

  
  Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
  
   

• The Hon. Alexander Mackenzie: His Life and Times

  William Buckingham, George W. Ross

  
  A study of the famous Canadian statesman and Prime Minister. This title is cited and recommended by Books for College Libraries and The American Historical Association's Guide to Historical Literature.
  
   

• The Hon. Alexander Mackenzie: His Life And Times...

  William Buckingham

  
  This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
  such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
  or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
  have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
  worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
  
  
  
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