02286cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000320012924500910016126400510025230000470030333600260035033700260037633800360040250000310043850800260046952011800049553400450167565300500172065300530177065300310182370000200185485600430187499900190191761657UtSlPG20260610134424.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04033856  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aMcDougall, John,d1842-191710aPathfinding on Plain and Prairie :bStirring Scenes of Life in the Canadian North-west 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-03-23  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie" by John McDougall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative recounts McDougall's experiences as a missionary in the Canadian Northwest, exploring the lives of Indigenous peoples and the challenges they faced during this period of change. Through vivid descriptions and compelling anecdotes, the author highlights themes of resilience, culture, and community amid the harsh realities of frontier life.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for McDougall’s engaging tales, beginning in the cold depths of winter in January 1865. It describes the daily lives of the Indigenous inhabitants he encountered, detailing the demanding responsibilities of women in their communities and the perseverance required of men during hunting expeditions. The narrative captures both the beauty of the natural landscape and the struggles faced by the people, including their interactions with the author and the broader context of colonization. McDougall's reflections offer a glimpse into the complexities of cultural exchange and adaptation during this historical moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorthwest, Canadian -- Description and travel  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Canadian  aMcDougall, John, 1842-19171 aLaughlin, J. E.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61657  c102481d102481