Journals

The book highlights Alexander Mackenzie's groundbreaking journeys as the first European to traverse the North American continent north of Mexico. His detailed journals recount two significant expeditions: the first in 1789 along the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean, and the second from 1792 to 1793 to Bella Coola on the Pacific Ocean. These accounts precede the well-known Lewis and Clark expedition by twelve years, offering valuable insights into early exploration and the landscapes he encountered.