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North to Cree Lake : the rugged lives of the trappers who leave civilization behind

North to Cree Lake : the rugged lives of the trappers who leave civilization behind

Karras, A. L., author.
Book 2015

"This is a vividly recounted tale of life in the northern Saskatchewan wilderness, "the old North, land of mystery and deep silences" only accessible by canoe in summer, by dog team in winter, or by aircraft. The young men embrace the challenges of travelling in the North, and not only survive, but thrive. North to Cree Lake is full of fascinating details about everyday life in the North--what they ate, how they travelled, how to prepare moose no...

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Frontier and pioneer life Saskatchewan, Northern
Karras, A. L
Trappers Saskatchewan, Northern Biography
Trapping Saskatchewan, Northern History
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ISBN:
9781550052343
Description:
xvi, 224 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 22 cm
Notes:
"First published in Canada by Paperjacks, 1970, reprinted 1975."--Title page verso
"Illustrated by Brian Smith"-̂-Cover
Contents:
Big river
Memorable meals
Rat Creek, 1932-1933
Second winter
L'orignal
Broken solitude
Lobstick land
Beside flowing waters
Trapline harvest
Caribou trails
Spring hunt
The dogs
Timber wolf country
Night at the portage
Crees, Chipewyans, and breeds
The wilderness bears
Kinoosao
The trees and the fires
Northland notes
Devil's visit
Pimiyakun
Last notes
Control Number:
2474108
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