Author:George Vancouver

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George Vancouver
(1757–1798)

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an officer in the Royal Navy, best known for his exploration of the North-West Coast of North America, including the shores of the modern day Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. He also explored the southwest coast of Australia.

Works

A Voyage of Discovery, 1798 vol 1, vol 2, vol 3
A Voyage round the World, 1798 external scan

Works about Vancouver

"Vancouver, George," in Dictionary of National Biography, London: Smith, Elder, & Co., (1885–1900) in 63 vols.

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