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Wild North Land, The Story of a Winter Journey with Dogs across Northern North America

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Wild North Land is a gripping tale of adventure and survival in the harsh winter landscape of northern North America. William Francis Butler takes readers on a thrilling journey with his team of faithful dogs through frozen forests, snow-covered plains, and treacherous mountain ranges.

Butler's vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions paint a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those who dared to explore the wild north. The bond between man and dog is beautifully portrayed, highlighting the importance of trust, loyalty, and teamwork in the face of adversity.

As the story unfolds, Butler's courage and determination shine through, inspiring readers to embark on their own adventures and embrace the untamed beauty of the wilderness. Wild North Land is a compelling read that will leave you in awe of the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit.

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This book was published in 1910.

Not only do Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun, but it seems that sometimes they venture into the frozen north as well, in winter, on foot, and alone. The author summarizes his "long tramp" across the Canadian wilderness thus:

"I started in the autumn of 1872 from the Red River of the North, and, reaching Lake Athabasca, completed half my journey by the first week of March in the following year. From Athabasca I followed the many-winding channel of the frozen Peace River to its great cañon in the Rocky Mountains, and, journeying through this pass—for many reasons the most remarkable one in the whole range of the Rocky Mountains—reached the north of British Columbia in the end of May. From thence, following a trail of 350 miles through the dense forests of New Caledonia, I emerged on the 3rd of June at the frontier station of Quesnelle on the Frazer River, still 400 miles north of Victoria."

- Summary by Steven Seitel


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