How did john meares gain so much notoriety from his activities in the pacific North West?

John Meares did not acquire significant notoriety from his endeavors in the Pacific Northwest; instead, he went down in history for his pivotal publication regarding his voyages in the area titled " Voyages Made in the Years 1788 and 1789, from China to the North West Coast of America". The book generated controversy over territorial assertions he made but ultimately contributed to an awareness of the potential for British influence and trading opportunities in the Pacific