Samuel Hearne Livres

Widely recognized as a classic of northern-exploration literature, A Journey to the Northern Ocean is Samuel Hearne's story of his three-year trek to seek a trade route across the Barrens in the Northwest Territories. Hearne was a superb reporter, from his anguished description of the massacre of helpless Eskimos by his Indian companions to his meticulous records of wildlife, flora and Indian manners and customs. As esteemed author Ken McGoogan points out in his foreword: "Hearne demonstrated that to thrive in the north, Europeans had to apprentice themselves to the Native peoples who had lived there for centuries-a lesson lost on many who followed." First published in 1795, more than two decades after Hearne had completed his trek, the memoir was originally called A Journey from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay to the Northern Ocean in the years 1769, 1770, 1771, and 1772. This Classics West edition brings a crucial piece of Canadian history back into print.

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This historical account details an expedition ordered by the Hudson's Bay Company to explore and discover copper mines, starting from Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay. The narrative captures the challenges and experiences faced during this significant journey, reflecting the exploration spirit of the late 18th century. As a faithful reprint of the original 1795 edition, it offers readers insight into early industrial aspirations and the geographical and economic context of the time.

The narrative chronicles an expedition from Prince of Wales's Fort to the Northern Ocean during the years 1769-1772. It highlights the significance of this journey in human history, showcasing the challenges and discoveries of the time. This new edition features a modern format, complete with an introduction, notes, and illustrations, ensuring clarity and readability. The effort to preserve this work reflects its enduring relevance for both current and future audiences.

Set in the late 18th century, this reprint captures the exploration and experiences surrounding Prince of Wales's Fort in Hudson's Bay. The narrative offers insights into the region's geography, indigenous cultures, and the challenges faced by early explorers. This edition preserves the historical context and details of the original 1796 publication, providing readers with an authentic glimpse into a pivotal time in North American exploration.

Samuel Hearne se narodil roku 1745 v Londýně a poté, co dokončil studia, vstoupil do válečného námořnictva. Za Sedmileté války sloužil pod velením kapitána Samuela Hooda a námořnictvo opustil roku 1763. O dva roku později (1766), se nechal zaměstnat společnosti Hudson Bay, zpočátku jako obchodník na zaoceánské lodi, která operovala v severoamerických arktických vodách. Poté byl převelen do stanice Fort Prince of Wales, a když mu bylo čtyřiadvacet let, byl pověřen, aby prozkoumal interiér ohromného arktického kontinentu. Ačkoli nevěděl nic o nerostech, měl za úkol objevit bájné měděné doly a za tímto účelem podnikl celkem tři velké výpravy. Nakonec byla jeho zpráva o nerostech celkem bezvýznamná v porovnání s jeho popisem severní Kanady a životě místních lidí. Byl to první detailní popis kanadského vnitrozemí a jen málo lidí jeho věku zvládlo tolik práce, kterou ještě obohatil skvělým vyprávěním, které vyšlo v knižní podobě. Roku 1774 založil stanici Fort Cumberland (severní Saskatchewan), což bylo první vnitrozemské obchodní středisko v severní Kanadě. V lednu roku 1776 byl jmenován guvernérem v stanici Fort Prince of Wales a v této funkci pracoval, až do roku 1782, kdy pevnost obsadili Francouzi. V Anglii pak strávil poslední dekádu svého života, kdy napsal svůj cestopis. Samuel Hearne zemřel roku 1792 a zcela jistě o něm můžeme dnes konstatovat, že patřil mezí největší severoamerické cestovatele.