In 1880, a Native American named Paul Kandik and a French explorer, Fran�ois Mercier, traveled across northeastern Alaska and western Canada to create the earliest known map of the region. Linda Johnson now delves into the fascinating story behind the Kandik Map, examining the reasons why and how these two men from such different backgrounds combined their extensive knowledge of the country to map the Kandik River region. Drawing on historical letters, geographical analysis, and the original map itself held in the ...
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In 1880, a Native American named Paul Kandik and a French explorer, Fran�ois Mercier, traveled across northeastern Alaska and western Canada to create the earliest known map of the region. Linda Johnson now delves into the fascinating story behind the Kandik Map, examining the reasons why and how these two men from such different backgrounds combined their extensive knowledge of the country to map the Kandik River region. Drawing on historical letters, geographical analysis, and the original map itself held in the University of California's Bancroft Library, Johnson produces a groundbreaking study on the history of the Kandik Map and reveals its significant implications for Native American scholarship.
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Add this copy of The Kandik Map to cart. $49.00, very good condition, Sold by Edmonton Book Store rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Edmonton, AB, CANADA, published 2009 by University of Alaska Press.
