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This book provides a unique and personal insight into the rugged and untamed wilderness of Northern Labrador. Published in 1915, the author embarks on an expedition to the interior, discovering a world frozen in time since the last ice age with vast, untouched lake systems and barren ground. The author's reverence for nature and the landscapes he encounters is woven throughout this canoe and foot travel narrative, providing essential historical context for the region and its peoples. His encounters with the Naskapi people, the original inhabitants of the region, reveal their intimate and spiritual connection with the land. The author also explores the role of the fur trade and the exploitation of resources, highlighting the region's complex relationship with the outside world. This book remains a classic of wilderness travel literature, offering a vivid and evocative account of a vanishing way of life and an invaluable perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique and personal insight into the rugged and untamed wilderness of Northern Labrador. Published in 1915, the author embarks on an expedition to the interior, discovering a world frozen in time since the last ice age with vast, untouched lake systems and barren ground. The author's reverence for nature and the landscapes he encounters is woven throughout this canoe and foot travel narrative, providing essential historical context for the region and its peoples. His encounters with the Naskapi people, the original inhabitants of the region, reveal their intimate and spiritual connection with the land. The author also explores the role of the fur trade and the exploitation of resources, highlighting the region's complex relationship with the outside world. This book remains a classic of wilderness travel literature, offering a vivid and evocative account of a vanishing way of life and an invaluable perspective on the importance of preserving our natural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331601425_0
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