02407cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000320012924500770016126400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450800260045552012810048153400450176265300500180765300530185765300310191065300530194170000200199485600430201461659UtSlPG20260610134424.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04033858  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aMcDougall, John,d1842-191710aSaddle, Sled and Snowshoe: Pioneering on the Saskatchewan in the Sixties 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"Saddle, Sled and Snowshoe: Pioneering on the Saskatchewan in the Sixties" by John McDougall is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This narrative chronicles the experiences of the author and other pioneers as they navigate the challenges and adventures of life in the Saskatchewan region during the 1860s. The book delves into themes of survival, interaction with Indigenous peoples, and the hardships and triumphs of pioneering in a largely uncharted land.  The beginning of this work introduces readers to Fort Edmonton, the central hub of trade and life in the Saskatchewan Valley, setting the stage for the author’s expeditions. McDougall recounts his journey alongside fellow travelers as they traverse the wilderness by dog-train, sharing meals of pemmican and tea during nights spent around campfires beneath starry skies. The early chapters highlight the authors’ observations of the landscape, the wildlife, and the Indigenous peoples, such as the Wood Cree, whom he encounters along the way. The themes of camaraderie among the pioneers and the stark realities of their environment are palpable as McDougall paints a vivid picture of hardship, resilience, and the beauty of the Canadian frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorthwest, Canadian -- Description and travel  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Canadian  aMcDougall, John, 1842-1917  aFrontier and pioneer life -- Saskatchewan Valley1 aLaughlin, J. E.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61659