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The Scholarly Prospector: The Story of Don McKinnon Alberta - $35 (Nanoose Bay)
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Prospectors are the first figures on the ground in the search for minerals hidden by nature's bounty. These restless searchers have been crisscrossing Canada since French explorers Radisson and Groseilliers first embarked on the exploration game. They are hard working, tenacious and above all curious. Some make a living at prospecting and more fail. And there are a few who find a rich bonanza of precious or base metals. This is the story of Don McKinnon from Cochrane who has a strong drive to succeed. McKinnon enjoyed being in the bush as a forestry worker at the start of his long productive life so much that he stayed to explore among the rocks that intrigued him when he earned a living as a wood superintendent. Working for himself he staked claims and sold them, all the time searching for one big mineral strike. He became known as The Scholarly Prospector for the long hours he spent in research prior to entering the field to stake claims. He was involved in the great staking rush in Timmins in 1964 which resulted in the famous Kidd Creek Mine but his name is preserved in the annals of mining history for his co-discovery of the giant Hemlo gold field close by the north shore of Lake Superior which resulted in three great gold mines. In addition to his life's work McKinnon has long been a social activist, seeking to better the lives of fellow residents of northern Ontario. He has skewered bureaucrats and fought with all levels of government to preserve freedoms and opportunities for northerners. The life of Don McKinnon is one of struggle and perseverance, wit and ingenuity in his chosen profession, resulting in his oft regarded title as Canada's greatest prospector.
Softcover: 169 pages
Publisher : General Store Publishing House 2007
Language : English
Item weight : 599 g
Out of print
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