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Alasdair maccoinnich, 1764 march 12, 1820 was a scottish explorer. Sir alexander mackenzie 17621820 oregon history project. In two epic journeys for the north west company in 1789 and 1793, he traversed the dense northern wilderness to reach the arctic and pacific oceans. Alexander mackenzie books list of books by author alexander. Donald, the son of angus that was killed at inverness by. Good job narrative press for printing these great stories. In 1801 the journals of his exploratory journeys were published. Sir alexander mackenzie or mackenzie also known as alasdair maccoinnich 1764 12 march 1820 was a scottish explorer. Mackenzie had an amazingly naive attitude about the wilderness around him and the proper way one should interact with it. The exact date of sir alexander mackenzies birth is not accurately known. The book s suggestion for british expansion into the region contributed to jeffersons decision to send lewis and clark to reconnoiter an easier trade route to the pacific from 1803 to 1806. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.

Jan 07, 2008 one of the great explorers of canadian history, mackenzies legacy includes the mighty mackenzie river, as well as several places in british columbia, including fort alexandria now a national historic site, the town of mackenzie, and sir alexander mackenzie provincial park. Containing a reprint of donald macleods gloomy memories of the highlands. Mackenzies book, voyages from montreal to the frozen and pacific oceans 1801, would inspire and guide other explorers. Mackenzie returned to his homeland late in life to be knighted, marry, and live a more genteel life, leaving behind a metis family in north america. Alexander mackenzie 17631820, explorer and fur trader, was possibly the first white man to cross continental north america. This is a wellwritten, concise 200 pages biography of alexander mackenzie, the great canadian explorer, best remembered for two important journeys made in western canada, one to the arctic ocean in 1789, the other to the pacific in 179293. History of the mackenzies by alexander mackenzie part 2 out of 12. It is given to me by the family, though it once before appeared in the appendix of one of r. Sir alexander mackenzie, scottish fur trader and explorer who traced the course of the 1,100mile mackenzie river in canada. Mackenzie was a member of a musical family and was sent for his musical education to germany. He is known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of north america north of mexico, which preceded the more famous lewis and clark expedition by 12 years. And a verbatim report of the trial of the braes crofters by sir alexander mackenzie online at alibris. Hot free books history of the mackenzies alexander. In this voyage, i was not only without the necessary books and instruments, but also.

In 1779, he entered a company that eventually joined with other montreal firms involved in the fur trade, forming the north west company. First across the continent reveals the international impact of sir alexander mackenzie s expeditions and places him among the elite of new world explorers, illuminating his vital role in the history of the fur trade and the american west. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school 110 photos 10. He had many successes as a composer, producing over 90 compositions, but. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alexander mackenzie books online. Mar 17, 2018 sir alexander mackenzie died in scotland in 1820. Sir alexander mackenzie 1764 march 1820 alexander mackenzie, explorer and fur trader was born in scotland in 1764 and emigrated with his father to new york at the age of ten. Sir alexander mackenzie, fur trader, explorer born around 1764 near stornoway, scotland. Mackenzie s preface to the first edition of his voyages a general history of the fur trade from canada to the northwest journal of a voyage from fort chipewyan to the arctic ocean in 1789 journal of a voyage from fort chipewyan to the pacific ocean in 1793 letters of sir alexander mackenzie, 17861819 note by mackenzie on arrowsmith.

Join facebook to connect with alexander mackenzie and others you may know. Sir alexander mackenzie was born in 1764, in stornoway on the isle of lewis off the west coast of scotland. Biography mackenzie, sir alexander volume v 18011820. Alexander mackenzie was born near stornoway on lewis island. Aug 31, 2009 discover book depositorys huge selection of alexander mackenzie books online.

First across the continent reveals the international impact of sir alexander mackenzies expeditions and places him among the elite of new world explorers, illuminating his vital role in the history of the fur trade and the american west. Sir alexander mackenzie provincial park, near elcho harbour on dean channel, at the westernmost point of alexander mackenzie s crosscontinental journey, approximately 65 km west of bella coola. Sir alexander mackenzie 17621820 history of oregon. Sir alexander mackenzie, born 176364, stornoway, isle of lewis, scot. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school 110 photos. Alexander died in 1488 at kinellan, having attained the extreme old age of 90 years, was buried in the priory of beauly, and was succeeded by his eldest son by the first marriage, vii. Sir kenneth mackenzies possession she is designated margaret macdonald, daughter of macdonald of morar.

Immigrating to north america, he entered 1779 a montreal trading firm, which amalgamated with the north west company, a rival of the hudsons bay company. The book is well written and in a format understandable for anyone. Macdonalds of clanranald by sir alexander mackenzie alibris. He traveled mostly by canoe, determining his longitude by observing the eclipses of the planet jupiters satellites. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary, vancouver, bc dufflebag. This was the first publication of mackenzies own text of the journal of his first voyage. Sir alexander mackenzie or mackenzie, scottish gaelic. Enjoy the best alexander mackenzie quotes at brainyquote. Mackenzie was born in stornoway on the isle of lewis in the outer hebrides, scotland. Jefferson read mackenzies book voyages from montreal in the summer of 1802. Annalise bekkering take an in depth look at the lives and accomplishments of early explorers who travelled to canada and charted the land. Scottish explorer, fur trader, and businessman fields.

His celebrated book voyages from montreal remains an enduring classic of world travel literature. Laurence, through the continent of north america, to the frozen and pacific oceans, in the years 1789 and 1793, with a preliminary account of the rise, progress, and present state of the fur trade of that country. Mackenzies preface to the first edition of his voyages a general history of the fur trade from canada to the northwest journal of a voyage from fort chipewyan to the arctic ocean in 1789 journal of a voyage from fort chipewyan to the pacific ocean in 1793 letters of sir alexander mackenzie, 17861819 note by mackenzie on arrowsmith. The journals of alexander mackenzie by sir alexander. Address 960 e 39th ave, vancouver, bc v5w 1k8, canada vancouver canada v5w 1k8 canada upcoming events. In 1779, he entered a company that eventually joined with other montreal firms involved in. Sep 05, 1997 mackenzie s 1789 journey to the arctic ocean and his arduous journey to the pacific in 1793 predate the lewis and clark expedition. Mackenzie s 1789 journey to the arctic ocean and his arduous journey to the pacific in 1793 predate the lewis and clark expedition. View the profiles of people named alexander mackenzie. Sir alexander mackenzie elementary school, saint albert, ab.

Sir alexander mackenzies journal of a voyage by bark canoe from lake athabasca to the pacific ocean in the summer of 1789, ed. In his memoirs a musicians narrative 1927, he described a lifetime spent, boy and man, in the service of british music. In 1779 he entered the service of a montreal firm engaged in the fur trade. Several schools in canada have also been named in his honour. The first european to cross north america, he inspired. No events in this location sir alexander mackenzie 17641820 was a scottish explorer who explored the area that is now the northwest territories. The mackenzie river is named after him, the longest river system in canada and the second longest in north. William mackenzie, of gairloch, an old friend of sir alexander, wrote in 1856 a very interesting letter to sir alexander s son, the heir of avoch. They had issue, an only son, kenneth, who married his cousin frances, daughter of alexander mackenzie of assynt and conansbay, and died in 1723, without issue. History of the mackenzies by alexander mackenzie full. See all books authored by alexander mackenzie, including the history of the highland clearances mercat classics, and the prophecies of the brahan seer, and more on. Kenneth mackenzie, better known as coinneach a bhlair, or kenneth of the battle.

Mackenzie was born in stornoway, on the scottish island of lewis with harris in 1764. Sir alexander mackenzie provincial park, near elcho harbour on dean channel, at the westernmost point of alexander mackenzies crosscontinental journey, approximately 65 km west of bella coola. He was knighted for his efforts in the following year and served in the legislature of lower canada from 1804 to 1808. Mackenzie was born in scotland in 1762 and came to america as a teenager. Its hard not to suggest the most signficant literary site in b. William mackenzie, of gairloch, an old friend of sir alexander, wrote in 1856 a very interesting letter to sir alexanders son, the heir of avoch. Laurence, through the continent of north america, to the frozen and pacific oceans. The book makes for a quick and entertaining read, as mackenzie describes that hardships of taking a canoe halfway across canada and marching the rest of the way past native american tribes, some of whom had never seen a white man before. Sir alexander mackenzie, scottish explorer, fur trader. He traveled to new york with his father and went to school in montreal. Well written and engrossing, alexander mackenzies account of his travels across canada is well balanced between exciting adventures and descriptive details of his trip. Alexander mackenzie was a scot who discovered the mackenzie river in the canadian arctic and was the first european to cross north america north of mexico.

Voyages from montreal by alexander mackenzie abebooks. Laurence, through the continent of north america, to the frozen and pacif by mackenzie, alexander and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mackenzies 1789 journey to the arctic ocean and his arduous journey to the pacific in 1793 predate the lewis and clark expedition. Sir alexander mackenzie was a british explorer known for accomplishing the first east to west crossing of america north of mexico in 1793, which preceded the. Mackenzie made his fortune as a fur trader in northwest canada. The journals and letters of sir alexander mackenzie book. No events in this location book on the northwrest company, depicts in a striking manner the feelings of many of the more educated and enterprising fur traders, as they contemplated the monotony and humdrum of much of a fair traders life. Seeking the northwest passage and the fabled link to russia, japan, and cathay, alexander. He was the first to travel overland to the pacific coast. History of the mackenzies by alexander mackenzie full text. Born in stornoway, on the isle of lewis in scotland. Sir alexander mackenzie 1774 october 10th 1792 march 1802. From him descended john mackenzie, commissarydepute of ross, afterwards in cromarty, rev.

Sir alexander campbell mackenzie kcvo 22 august 1847 28 april 1935 was a scottish composer, conductor and teacher best known for his oratorios, violin and piano pieces, scottish folk music and works for the stage mackenzie was a member of a musical family and was sent for his musical education to germany. Sir alexander campbell mackenzie kcvo 22 august 1847 28 april 1935 was a scottish composer, conductor and teacher best known for his oratorios, violin and piano pieces, scottish folk music and works for the stage. May, 2019 the site is now sir alexander mackenzie provincial park. The scottish explorer, fur trader, and businessman sir alexander mackenzie ca. The third bastard was named alexander, and from him descended clann mhurchaidh mhoir in ledgowan, and many of the common people who resided in the. Sir alexander mackenzie explorer the canadian encyclopedia. Biographical summary kenneth mackenzie, of coul, in the parish of contin, co. In 1774, his family moved to new york and then to montreal in 1776 during the american revolution. Alexander mackenzie composer project gutenberg self. Sir alexander mackenzie the oklahoma western biographies gough. By the age of thirtyone alexander mackenzie had become the first man to cross north america from the northwestern hub of the interior trade, lake athabasca in presentday northern alberta, to the pacific ocean.

Quotations by alexander mackenzie, canadian statesman, born january 28, 1822. Alexander george, elder son of sir alexander mackenzie, of avoch, born 14th february 1818, died 28th march 1894. By the age seeking the northwest passage and the fabled like to russia, japan, and cathay, alexander mackenzie drove himself and his men relentlessly, by canoe and portage, across the uncharted rivers, valleys, and. May 15, 2017 by sir alexander mackenzie 5 editions first published in 1801 read listen voyages from montreal on the river st. Mackenzie also wrote books on giuseppe verdi 19 and franz liszt 1920. Alexander mackenzie people respect nothing principles i am sure that in canada the people appreciate this principle, and the general intelligence which prevails over that country is such that i am sure there is no danger of a reactionary policy ever finding a response in the hearts of any considerable number of our people. Sir alexander mackenzie scottish explorer britannica.

Kenneth thomas, youngest son of the above born 2nd may 1872, died at salisbury, rhodesia, 5th sep t 1900. Roderick mackenzie, minister of croy, john mackenzie, a writer in edinburgh, and several others of the name. Acting on this overlysimple thesis, mackenzie took the fur traders route along the saskatchewan and found his way over to the fraser, and thence by an indian trail to the coast. The journals of alexander mackenzie and his explorations of the canadian far north was of great interest to me.