It is as an explorer of the vast and lonely wilds of the North that Mackenzie's fame chiefly rests. The bravery and hardihood which carried him thousands of miles over the prairie and muskegs of the illimitable plains, down the rapids of great unknown rivers, over the ranges of almost impassable mountains, will always command the admiration of all who care for noble deeds. With a small party of Canadian voyageurs and Indians, in birch-bark canoes, Mr. Mackenzie started to explore the unkno...

1789 unternimmt der gebürtige Schotte Alexander MacKenzie seine erste Expedition durch die unerforschte Wildnis Kanadas, um für den Pelzhandel eine Nordwestverbindung zum Pazifischen Ozean zu erschließen. Diese erste Expedition scheitert: MacKenzie und seine Begleiter verschlägt es an die raue Küste des Nordpolarmeeres und sie werden zur Umkehr gezwungen. Drei Jahre später unternimmt er eine zweite Expedition – dieses Mal mit Erfolg. Bis heute bewahren der MacKenzie River, der zweitlängste...

"Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans" is a remarkable account by Alexander Mackenzie, chronicling his adventurous journeys across the vast landscapes of North America. The narrative captures the spirit of exploration during a time when the continent was largely uncharted. Mackenzie’s detailed observations of the geography, indigenous cultures, and the challenges faced during his expeditions provide invaluable insights into the early...

"Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans" is a remarkable account by Alexander Mackenzie, detailing his explorations across North America. This volume captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by early explorers as they navigated uncharted territories. Mackenzie’s journey is not only a personal narrative but also a significant contribution to the understanding of the geography and indigenous cultures of the time. His met...

"History of the Mackenzies" by Alexander Mackenzie is a comprehensive exploration of the Mackenzie clan, detailing its origins, notable figures, and significant events throughout history. The book delves into the genealogies of the principal families bearing the Mackenzie name, providing readers with a rich tapestry of lineage and heritage. Mackenzie meticulously documents the clan's rise to prominence in Scotland, highlighting key historical moments and the contributions of various family...

Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793 is an account of explorations and expeditions taken by a famous Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie. In 1789 he took, what later became known, as Mackenzie River expedition to the Arctic Ocean. Thinking that it would lead to Cook Inlet in Alaska, Mackenzie set out by canoe on the river known to the local people as the Dehcho on 3 July 1789. On 14 July he reached the Arctic Ocean...

Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793 is an account of explorations and expeditions taken by a famous Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie. In 1789 he took, what later became known, as Mackenzie River expedition to the Arctic Ocean. Thinking that it would lead to Cook Inlet in Alaska, Mackenzie set out by canoe on the river known to the local people as the Dehcho on 3 July 1789. On 14 July he reached the Arctic Ocean...

Alexander Mackenzie was the first European to complete a land crossing of the continent of America north of Mexico, preceding the famous Lewis and Clark expedition by twelve years. In his journals he details two separate voyages: one up what is now known as the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean in 1789, and another to what is now Bella Coola on the Pacific Ocean in 1792 and 1793.Both journals provide a detailed description of the many difficulties in navigating and traveling in a...

The Prophecies of the Brahan Seerby Alexander MackenzieThe tale of the famed Scottish clarivoyant and his amazing, and very specific, predictions."Kenneth Mackenzie, also known as Coinneach Odhar or the Brahan Seer, was a legendary Scottish clairvoyant. Tradition dates his birth to the early 17th century in Uig, on the island of Lewis. This is the northernmost island of the Outer Hebrides, a chain of islands to the west of Scotland's northern coast. Legend has it tha...

Kenneth Mackenzie, also known as Coinneach Odhar or the Brahan Seer, was a legendary Scottish clairvoyant. Unlike Nostradamus, many of predictions attributed to the Brahan Seer are very straightforward and literal, instead of being cloaked in word games, riddles and allegory.

The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of Alexander MackenzieThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 17932 - Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 17933 - History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of ...

Kenneth Mackenzie, also known as Coinneach Odhar or the Brahan Seer, was a legendary Scottish clairvoyant. Unlike Nostradamus, many of predictions attributed to the Brahan Seer are very straightforward and literal, instead of being cloaked in word games, riddles and allegory.