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100	1		_aButler, William Francis, Sir, _d1838-1910
245	1	4	_aThe Great Lone Land : _bA Narrative of Travel and Adventure in the North-West of America
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-18
508			_aProduced by Col Choat
520			_a"The Great Lone Land" by Sir William Francis Butler is a narrative of travel and adventure written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences as he embarks on an expedition to the remote regions of North America, specifically the northwest territories. The narrative is intertwined with historical context, notably focusing on the tensions and insurrections among indigenous peoples and settlers in the Red River area during a time of political upheaval. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with reflections on the peaceful conditions that existed prior to the insurrection in the Red River area. It provides insight into the life of Karkakonias, a Chippeway Chief who returned from a visit to Washington but remained silent about what he had seen, embodying the theme of the complex relationship between indigenous cultures and colonial powers. The author also relates his personal aspirations for military adventure, providing an intimate look at what drives him to join the expedition. As the narrative unfolds, Butler hints at the larger historical conflicts and the somber realities of displacement faced by those living in this "Great Lone Land." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNorthwest, Canadian -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15401
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