Across The Sub-Arctics Of Canada: A Journey Of 3,200 Miles By Canoe And Snowshoe Through The Barren Lands (1897) - Paperback

by James Williams Tyrrell (Author), Arthur Heming (Illustrator)

Across The Sub-Arctics Of Canada: A Journey Of 3,200 Miles By Canoe And Snowshoe Through The Barren Lands is a travelogue book written by James Williams Tyrrell in 1897. The book details Tyrrell's journey through the sub-arctic regions of Canada, covering a distance of 3,200 miles on a canoe and snowshoe. The author describes his experiences of navigating through the barren lands, encountering various obstacles such as rapids, storms, and wild animals.Tyrrell's journey starts from Lake Winnipeg and takes him through the Churchill River, Athabasca River, and Mackenzie River, among others. He also explores the Hudson Bay region, the Great Slave Lake, and the Arctic Ocean. The author provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the lifestyle and customs of the indigenous people he meets along the way.The book is a valuable historical account of the sub-arctic regions of Canada in the late 19th century. It provides insights into the challenges faced by early explorers and the natural beauty of the region. The author's passion for adventure and exploration is evident in his writing, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in travel, history, or the Canadian wilderness.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.