A map of south western Canada and north western US, which Thompson helped plot. Nevertheless, Thompson thrived, writing of his love for novels such as Gulliver's Travels.

The plan was for a three-pronged invasion, with a goal of capturing Quebec and making it the seat of the Irish Republic-in-exile. On June 1, 1866, the Irish Fenian raid of Canada launched. A three ...

Donald Trump's suggestion Canada becomes the 51st state has brought into the spotlight international boundaries that have remained firm since a Welshman plotted them more than 200 years ago. Born ...