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Lot #52: 1968 History Book - "The Map-Maker: The Story of David Thompson"

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Brown Cloth. Dust Jacket. "The Map-Maker: The Story of David Thompson" is an acclaimed historical biography for young readers written by Kerry Wood and first published in 1955 by Macmillan of Canada as part of the "Great Stories of Canada" series. The book chronicles the extraordinary life of David Thompson, a Welsh-Canadian fur trader, surveyor, and cartographer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest land geographers in history. The narrative emphasizes Thompson's meticulous scientific methods and his respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples, who knew him as "Koo-Koo-Sint" or "The Star-Man." Vibrant dust jacket and internal illustrations by William Wheeler, which depict Thompson navigating the rugged terrain of the Canadian Rockies and the interior plains. Dimensions: 20 cm Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 27 2026 Category A: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Pickup Location:  Old Lakeview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 0T1 View Map (opens in new window)


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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 4:15 AM

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