Across the Sub-Arctics of Canada: A Journey of 3,200 Miles by Canoe and Snowshoe Through the Barren Lands (1897)

James Williams Tyrrell

Across the Sub-Arctics of Canada: A Journey of 3,200 Miles by Canoe and Snowshoe Through the Barren Lands (1897)
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 August 2008
Pages
304
ISBN
9781436958769

Across the Sub-Arctics of Canada: A Journey of 3,200 Miles by Canoe and Snowshoe Through the Barren Lands (1897)

James Williams Tyrrell

Across The Sub-Arctics Of Canada: A Journey Of 3,200 Miles By Canoe And Snowshoe Through The Barren Lands is a travelogue written by James Williams Tyrrell in 1897. The book details his epic journey across the sub-arctic regions of Canada, covering a distance of 3,200 miles by canoe and snowshoe. The author describes his experiences of travelling through the barren lands, which are characterized by harsh weather conditions and challenging terrain.Tyrrell's journey takes him through the regions of Hudson Bay, Great Slave Lake, and the Mackenzie River. He encounters various indigenous communities, including the Cree, Chipewyan, and Inuit, and describes their way of life and customs. The author also provides detailed observations of the flora and fauna he encounters, including caribou, muskoxen, and wolves.The book is an excellent account of the challenges and rewards of exploration in the Canadian wilderness. It provides a fascinating insight into the history and geography of the sub-arctic regions of Canada, as well as the culture and traditions of the indigenous peoples who inhabit these areas. The detailed descriptions of the author's journey and the landscapes he traverses make this book a must-read for anyone interested in adventure and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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