Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie / Stirring Scenes of Life in the Canadian North-west

Name: Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie / Stirring Scenes of Life in the Canadian North-west
Author: John McDougall

By John McDougall

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A first-person collection of frontier narratives recounts life among Indigenous camps and settlers in the Canadian North-West, blending travel, hunting, and daily labor with accounts of building a mission, coping with epidemics, and teaching new skills. Episodes cover snow camping, long-distance hunting and dog-team travel, communal ceremonies and conjuring rituals, cattle and horse raids, and the practical tasks of house-building, fishing, and farming. Vignettes emphasize cross-cultural encounters, pastoral care, endurance in harsh landscapes, and the gradual formation of friendships and local communities amid hardship and seasonal change.

About the Author

John McDougall

John McDougall was a Canadian author and pioneer known for his vivid accounts of life in the Canadian wilderness during the 19th century. His works, such as "Forest, Lake and Prairie: Twenty Years of Frontier Life in Western Canada—1842-62," provide a detailed and personal perspective on the challenges and adventures faced by settlers in the region. McDougall's writings reflect his experiences as a frontiersman and his deep connection to the landscapes of Western Canada. He also authored "Pathfinding on Plain and Prairie" and "Saddle, Sled and Snowshoe," which further explore the themes of exploration and survival in the Canadian North-west.