The Great Ocean of Truth: Memories of "Hudson-70," the First Circumnavigation of the Americas, by Peter Wadhams

A groundbreaking circumnavigation of the Americas in 1970, documented by Peter Wadhams, sheds light on the historical significance of L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. The expedition, 'Hudson-70,' mapped 365 rivers and portage routes, contributing to our understanding of transcontinental travel. The book also delves into the life of Helge Ingstad, a Norwegian-Canadian explorer who transitioned from being a barrenland trapper in the 1920s to discovering the Viking Age site at L'Anse aux Meadows. Additionally, it critically examines the legacy of Warburton Pike, an English adventurer whose racist attitudes and misinformation about his Aboriginal guides remain controversial. The book is enriched with period photographs and detailed maps, offering a compelling narrative about the people who have inhabited or passed through this storied place.

Marko, J. R., & Fissel, D. B. (2010). The Great Ocean of Truth: Memories of “Hudson-70,” the First Circumnavigation of the Americas, by Peter Wadhams. Arctic, 63(3). https://doi.org/10.14430/arctic1503