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xcviii, 582, viii pp. 18 plates from photographs; 4 folding maps and plans; 4 section folding map in pocket at rear. (Thick 8vo) original red cloth, spine gilt lettered, top edge gilt. One of 550 copies. First Edition.

Thompson trapped fur for the Hudson's Bay Company & the North West Company, and is noted for his cartographic achievements. "One of the most important contributions to Western history and exploration published in the twentieth century." (Streeter, 3221) Published as Volume XII of the Publications of the Champlain Society. No copies have appeared at auction since the Streeter copy in 1968. Rare.