By Canoe And Dog Train Among The Cree And Salteaux Indians With Illustrations

An Epic Journey Through The Canadian Wilderness

In the early 20th century, a young man named Ernest Thompson Seton embarked on an extraordinary journey through the Canadian wilderness. With his canoe and a team of sled dogs, Seton traveled thousands of miles, living among the Cree and Salteaux Indians and learning about their way of life.

By Canoe And Dog-Train Among The Cree And Salteaux Indians (With Illustrations)

by Egerton Ryerson Young

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3511 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	294 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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Seton's journey was a time of great adventure and discovery. He hunted and trapped with the Indians, learned their language and customs, and witnessed their struggles and triumphs.

In his book, By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians, Seton shares his experiences with vivid detail and stunning illustrations. This book is a captivating account of one man's journey into the heart of the Canadian wilderness and a unique glimpse into the lives of the Cree and Salteaux Indians.

Ernest Thompson Seton: A Life Of Adventure

Ernest Thompson Seton was born in England in 1860. He emigrated to Canada with his family in 1866 and grew up on a farm in Ontario.

Seton was a gifted artist and naturalist. He studied art at the Ontario College of Art and later worked as an illustrator for several magazines.

In 1890, Seton embarked on his journey through the Canadian wilderness. He traveled for three years, living among the Cree and Salteaux Indians and learning about their way of life.

Seton's experiences in the wilderness had a profound impact on his life. He became a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and founded the Boy Scouts of America.

Seton wrote over 40 books and articles about his experiences in the wilderness. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages and has inspired generations of readers.

The Cree And Salteaux Indians

The Cree and Salteaux Indians are two closely related Algonquian-speaking peoples who have lived in the Canadian wilderness for centuries.

The Cree are the largest First Nations group in Canada, with a population of over 200,000 people. They live in a vast territory that stretches from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.

The Salteaux are a smaller group, with a population of around 10,000 people. They live in a region of southern Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan.

Both the Cree and Salteaux are traditionally nomadic peoples who relied on hunting, fishing, and trapping for their livelihood.

In the early 20th century, the Cree and Salteaux were facing many challenges. Their traditional way of life was being threatened by the encroachment of settlers and the fur trade.

Seton's book, By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these two peoples during a time of great change.

The Journey

Seton's journey through the Canadian wilderness began in 1890. He traveled by canoe and dog train for three years, covering thousands of miles.

Seton's journey was a time of great adventure and discovery. He hunted and trapped with the Indians, learned their language and customs, and witnessed their struggles and triumphs.

Seton's journey also took him through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Canadian wilderness.

He traveled through the Rocky Mountains, the prairies, and the boreal forest. He saw towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and vast forests.

Seton's journey was a truly epic experience. He traveled through a vast and beautiful wilderness and met a remarkable people.

The Illustrations

One of the most striking features of By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians is its stunning illustrations.

Seton was a gifted artist, and his illustrations bring the landscapes and people of the Canadian wilderness to life.

The illustrations in By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians are a valuable historical record. They show us the lives of the Cree and Salteaux Indians in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced.

The illustrations in By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians are also a work of art. They are beautiful and evocative, and they capture the spirit of the Canadian wilderness.

By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians is a captivating account of one man's journey into the heart of the Canadian wilderness.

Seton's book is a valuable historical record. It offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the Cree and Salteaux Indians in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced.

Seton's book is also a work of art. The stunning illustrations bring the landscapes and people of the Canadian wilderness to life.

By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

If you are interested in the Canadian wilderness, the Cree and Salteaux Indians, or simply a good adventure story, then you should read By Canoe and Dog Train Among the Cree and Salteaux Indians.

By Canoe And Dog-Train Among The Cree And Salteaux Indians (With Illustrations)

by Egerton Ryerson Young

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3511 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	294 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE