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Thompson mapping Canada
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2009 Nov 28, 19:31 -0800
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2009 Nov 28, 19:31 -0800
Here's a brief, interesting account of the life of David Thompson who did a lot of mapping work in Canada starting around 1790 frequently using lunars to determine longitudes: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8354658.stm According to the article, there was a program on BBC television on this last week. Anyone see it? -FER -- NavList message boards: www.fer3.com/arc Or post by email to: NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList+@fer3.com
