Martin Frobisher's northwest venture, 1576-1581
Or
Ore deposits
Minéralogie
Metallurgy
Découverte et exploration
Mineralogy
Gold mines and mining
Discovery and exploration
Travel
History
Martin Frobisher led three voyages to the Canadian Arctic between 1576 and 1578. He initially sought the Northwest Passage to Cathay, but his voyages became Canada's first "gold rush" when gold was reported after his first trip. Sadly, the Arctic ore proved worthless, and the Cathay Company that fi…
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