The Map-maker, the Story of David Thompson

by Kerry Wood, William Adolphus Wheeler

Genres: History, Canada, Nonfiction, Classics

185 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

Edgar Allardyce "Kerry" Wood was born in New York in 1907. He moved to Canada with his family when he was three years old, and spent most of his life in Red Deer, Alberta. As a naturalist he helped establish 26 wildlife sanctuaries across North America. He received numerous awards for literature, as well as the Order of Canada. In 1969 he received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Alberta.

Reviews

[Nelleke Plouffe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this living book with my grade 4 and 2 students for Canadian geography. I highly recommend it to Canadian Charlotte Mason homeschoolers (and everyone else!).

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great story about one of the greatest explorers and map makers of the North American continent. When are we going to get a big screen movie about this incredible man?

[Kirstin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another classic Kerry Wood history book, obviously written in the 1960s, and yet with so much to contribute to today.