David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.

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  • Daisy444

    Daisy444

      “Well-made! I wished I had lived back then. Thompson studied under the tutelage of Philip Turnor; HBC surveyor who travelled alongside Samuel Hearne and together they published journals of their explorations.. It's nice to hear Turnor is given honourable mention here. ”

    23 Apr 2012
  • mommalynn111

    mommalynn111

      “Loved this film, hope to see more. This Great Mapmaker I am proud to say was my Great Great grandfather on my Grandmother's side. There is proof of this.”

    19 Nov 2011
  • tigercubii

    tigercubii

      “Great film of a great man.”

    25 Apr 2011

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