The One-Eyed Welshman Who Mapped Canada

Canadian Politics is Boring by Jesse Harley, Rhys Waters / Frequency Podcast Network

Jun 22, 202650:33Comedy

In this episode of Canada Is Boring , Rhys and Jesse dive into the life of David Thompson, the Welsh-born orphan who became one of the most important mapmakers in North American history. Along the way, they detour throug...

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