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Went to sea, and became master of a brigantine at seventeen. Has given particular study to Arctic exploration, and lectured on subject in Europe and America. Planned a Canadian Polar Expedition but Peary's discovery put an end to it. Has made several voyages to the Arctic Seas on behalf of Canadian governmcnt, for purposes of exploration and to take formal possession for the Dominion of Arctic Islands..
Tiré de Burpee, Lawrence J., Encyclopedia of Canadian History, Makers of Canada Series, vol 12, 1927.
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