Saskatchewan and the Rocky Mountains. A Diary and Narrative of Travel, Sport, and Adventure, During a Journey Through the Hudson's Bay Company's Territories, in 1859 and 1860

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Southesk's narrative, based on the carefully recorded daily journal which he kept throughout his journey, follows his passage across Canada to the west coast and back: Fort Garry, Fort Ellice, Qu'Appelle Fort, Indian Elbow, Fort Carlton, Fort Edmonton, Medicine Tent River and North River Camps, Kootanie Plain, Old Bow Fort, Port Pelly. He describes his meetings with Sir George Simpson, Paul Kane and arctic explorer Dr. Rae and devotes considerable attention to the conditions and customs of the tribes encountered. According to Peel, there was an earlier issue with title dated 1874.Graff 588. Peel 411n. Sabin 88549. TPL 4019. Show more