KSPS Documentaries
Boat Encampment
Clip: Special | 10m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Thompson navigates the entire length of the Columbia River
Thompson navigates the entire length of the Columbia River, established a boat encampment, and continues to form strong partnerships with native tribes.
KSPS Documentaries
Boat Encampment
Clip: Special | 10m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Thompson navigates the entire length of the Columbia River, established a boat encampment, and continues to form strong partnerships with native tribes.
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Thompson continues his exploration of the Columbia River, meets the Piegan tribe (10m 21s)
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Thompson navigates the Columbia River, using astronomy to map his explorations. (9m 50s)
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Insight into Thompson’s early experiences in the fur trade. (1m 37s)
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Despite a rough childhood, Thompson becomes a Hudson Bay apprentice at 14 (5m 50s)
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An overview of David Thompson’s legacy and accomplishments. (2m 23s)
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Thompson moves to the Northwest Company and embarks on his 1st major surveying assignment (6m 10s)
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Thompson crosses the Rocky Mountains and establishes the Kootenai House (8m 32s)
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