David Thomposon, 1770–1857.
Tom Shardlow
Tom Shardlow is a research biologist who has more than thirty articles published in international scientific and technical journals. His diverse writing ranges from poetry and award-winning short fiction published in literary magazines to book reviews for Quill and Quire and Canadian Geographic. His freelance work, which includes creative drawings and photographs, often appears as feature articles in magazines and newspapers. Currently, he is working on two non-fiction books, one for children, the other a popular history of biology, and he is completing a science-fiction novel. Tom Shardlow lives with his family on Vancouver Island. Comments on his books may be sent to [email protected]
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David Thompson
David THOMPSON
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Shardlow, Tom, 1958-
David Thompson : a trail by stars
(The Quest library; 29)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN-13: 978-1-894852-18-0
ISBN-10: 1-894852-18-4
1. Thompson, David, 1770–1857. 2. Explorers - Northwest, Canadian - Biography. 3. Fur traders - Northwest, Canadian - Biography. 4. Cartographers - Northwest, Canadian - Biography. I. Title. II. Series: Quest library; 29.
FC3212.1 .T46S52 2006 971.03092 C2006-941801-2
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