KSPS Documentaries
Growing Up
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Despite a rough childhood, Thompson becomes a Hudson Bay apprentice at 14
Despite a rough childhood, Thompson earns an opportunity to apprentice with the Hudson Bay Company at 14. An excellent student and fast learner, he becomes an integral part of the company’s fur trade.
KSPS Documentaries is a local public television program presented by KSPS PBS
KSPS Documentaries
Growing Up
Clip: Special | 5m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite a rough childhood, Thompson earns an opportunity to apprentice with the Hudson Bay Company at 14. An excellent student and fast learner, he becomes an integral part of the company’s fur trade.
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Thompson navigates the entire length of the Columbia River (10m 25s)
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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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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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