Saddle, Sled And Snowshoe - John McDougall - Bog

Saddle, Sled and Snowshoe: Pioneering on the Saskatchewan in the Sixties is a memoir written by John McDougall in 1896. The book tells the story of McDougall's experiences as a pioneer in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan during the 1860s. McDougall describes the challenges and hardships he faced as he traveled through the rugged terrain of the region, often relying on his trusty horse, sled, or snowshoes to traverse the snow-covered landscape. He recounts his encounters with indigenous peoples, including the Cree and Blackfoot tribes, and his efforts to establish relationships with them.Throughout the book, McDougall shares his observations about the natural world, including the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the changing seasons and weather patterns. He also provides insight into the daily life and customs of early settlers in the region, including their struggles to build homes, cultivate crops, and raise livestock.Saddle, Sled and Snowshoe is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of life in the Canadian wilderness during the mid-19th century. It offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early pioneers, as well as the cultural and natural landscapes of the Saskatchewan region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.