Alexander Mackenzie
1764 - 1820
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Biography
Alexander Mackenzie was a Scottish explorer known for completing the first east to west crossing of North America, in 1793. He led an expedition that followed the route of the Mackenzie River to the Arctic Ocean, making a significant contribution to the exploration of Canada. Mackenzie's narrative of his journey and the geographical descriptions he provided greatly advanced the knowledge of the North American continent. His explorations played a crucial role in opening up the interior of Canada to further development and settlement.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I must go North, where the great and delightful pleasure of traversing a new world will open to me.
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It is not for man to traverse countries if his heart has not been purified by truth and justice.
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The most effectual way of being deceived is to believe oneself more knowing than others.
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Courage, perseverance, and a thirst for knowledge will take you further than any map could ever lead.
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My long and arduous inland journey has nearly reached its conclusion, and from this spot, which may be considered as the ultimate point of my travels, I take my final observations.