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100 1 _aMcDougall, John,
_d1842-1917
245 1 0 _aPathfinding on Plain and Prairie :
_bStirring Scenes of Life in the Canadian North-west
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-03-23
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian -- Description and travel
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Northwest, Canadian
653 _aMcDougall, John, 1842-1917
700 1 _aLaughlin, J. E.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61657
999 _c102481
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