On Canada's Frontier
Sketches of History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-traders, and Newer Settlers of Western CanadaBy Julian Ralph
Length6h 39m
About this audiobook
In "On Canada's Frontier," Julian Ralph masterfully captures the rugged beauty and untamed spirit of Canada's western landscapes during the late 19th century. This incisive travel narrative is characterized by its vivid descriptive prose and keen observations, reflecting a unique blend of naturalism and personal anecdote. Ralph's exploration traverses the social fabric of frontier life, illuminating the experiences of Indigenous peoples, settlers, and the challenges wrought by the harsh terrain, which serves as both a backdrop and a character in its own right. The book stands in the literary tradition of American frontier literature, yet offers a distinctly Canadian perspective, addressing both the allure and the harsh realities of life in this burgeoning land. Julian Ralph, an American journalist and author, was deeply influenced by his extensive travels across North America. His experiences shaped his views on the complexities of frontier existence, informing his reporting and narratives. Ralph's keen understanding of socio-political dynamics and his passion for nature allowed him to craft a narrative that resonated with contemporary issues, such as colonization and cultural exchange, positioning him as an insightful chronicler of his time. "On Canada's Frontier" is highly recommended for readers interested in travel literature, Canadian history, and narratives of exploration. It invites a deeper appreciation for Canada's diverse landscapes and the stories of those who inhabit them, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of historical and geographical studies.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length6 hrs 39 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INDIAN BOYS RUNNING A FOOT-RACE
42THE COUREUR DU BOIS AND THE SAVAGE
2INDIAN MOTHER AND BOY
43VII
3OPENING OF THE SOLDIER CLAN DANCE
44"TALKING MUSQUASH"
4SKETCH IN THE SOLDIER CLAN DANCE
45Concluding the sketch of the history and work of the Hudson Bay Company
5A FANTASY FROM THE PONY WAR-DANCE
46TALKING MUSQUASH
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6THROWING THE SNOW SNAKE
47INDIAN HUNTERS MOVING CAMP
7III
48SETTING A MINK-TRAP
8A FAMOUS MISSIONARY: FATHER LACOMBE HEADING THE INDIANS
49WOOD INDIANS COME TO TRADE
9IV
50A VOYAGEUR OR CANOE-MAN OF GREAT SLAVE LAKE
10ANTOINE'S MOOSE-YARD
51IN A STIFF CURRENT
11THE HOTEL—LAST SIGN OF CIVILIZATION
52VOYAGEUR WITH TUMPLINE
12"GIVE ME A LIGHT"
53VOYAGEURS IN CAMP FOR THE NIGHT
13ANTOINE, FROM LIFE
54"HUSKIE" DOGS ON THE FROZEN HIGHWAY
14THE PORTAGE SLEIGH ON A LUMBER ROAD
55THE FACTOR'S FANCY TOBOGGAN
15THE TRACK IN THE WINTER FOREST
56HALT OF A YORK BOAT BRIGADE FOR THE NIGHT
16PIERRE, FROM LIFE
57VIII
17ANTOINE'S CABIN
58CANADA'S EL DORADO
18THE CAMP AT NIGHT
59AN IMPRESSION OF SHUSWAP LAKE, BRITISH COLOMBIA
19A MOOSE BULL FIGHT
60THE TSCHUMMUM, OR TOOL USED IN MAKING CANOES
20ON THE MOOSE TRAIL
61THE FIRST OF THE SALMON RUN, FRASER RIVER
21IN SIGHT OF THE GAME—"NOW SHOOT!"
62INDIAN SALMON-FISHING IN THE THRASHER
22SUCCESS
63GOING TO THE POTLATCH—BIG CANOE, NORTH-WEST COAST
23HUNTING THE CARIBOU—"SHOOT! SHOOT!"
64THE SALMON CACHE
24V
65AN IDEAL OF THE COAST
25BIG FISHING
66THE POTLATCH
26INDIANS HAULING NETS ON LAKE NEPIGON
67IX
27TROUT-FISHING THROUGH THE ICE
68DAN DUNN'S OUTFIT
28VI
69AN INDIAN CANOE ON THE COLUMBIA
29"A SKIN FOR A SKIN"
70"YOU'RE SETTING YOUR NERVES TO STAND IT"
30The motto of the Hudson Bay Fur-trading Company
71JACK KIRKUP, THE MOUNTAIN SHERIFF
31RIVAL TRADERS RACING TO THE INDIAN CAMP
72ENGINEER ON THE PRELIMINARY SURVEY
32THE BEAR TRAP
73FALLING MONARCHS
33HUSKIE DOGS FIGHTING
74DAN DUNN ON HIS WORKS
34PAINTING THE ROBE
75THE SUPPLY TRAIN OVER THE MOUNTAIN
35COUREUR DU BOIS
76A SKETCH ON THE WORK
36A FUR-TRADER IN THE COUNCIL TEPEE
77THE MESS TENT AT NIGHT
37BUFFALO MEAT FOR THE POST
78"THEY GAINED ERECTNESS BY SLOW JOLTS"
38THE INDIAN HUNTER OF 1750
79THE END
39INDIAN HUNTER HANGING DEER OUT OF THE REACH OF WOLVES
80Interesting Works: of
40MAKING THE SNOW-SHOE
81Travel and Exploration.
41A HUDSON BAY MAN (QUARTER-BREED)
82Published by HARPER & BROTHERS, New York.: FOOTNOTES:
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