The Gaunt Gray Wolf: A Tale of Adventure With Ungava Bob

A young Boston man travels alone into the Labrador wilderness for a summer of canoeing and fishing and joins the experienced frontiersman Ungava Bob. Their party of trappers and companions confronts harsh weather, hostile wildlife, violent rapids, and tense encounters with local Indian bands; rescues, betrayals, and a sacrificial act by an Indian warrior punctuate their journey. A tribal maiden becomes the focus of affection and tribute, while caches, raids, and a final reckoning reshape loyalties. The narrative ends with altered lives and a new turn toward the trading life, offering a sober reflection on the costs of adventure.