In May 1949, at the age of twenty, Barbara Kingscote left her farm in Mascouche, Quebec, and set out for the Pacific Ocean on horseback. Barbara and her equine companion Zazy reached the West Coast just over a year later, after travelling 4ꯠ miles and discovering the heart of this great country. Ride the Rising Wind reveals Canada through the fresh eyes of a brave young woman discovering both herself and her country on the journey of a lifetime.
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In May 1949, at the age of twenty, Barbara Kingscote left her farm in Mascouche, Quebec, and set out for the Pacific Ocean on horseback. Barbara and her equine companion Zazy reached the West Coast just over a year later, after travelling 4,000 miles and discovering the heart of this great country.A touching coming of age tale, "Ride the Rising Wind" invites us all to travel along with Barbara and Zazy as they struggle through the harsh wilderness and still-developing urban centres of the Canadian landscape in the mid twentieth century. With only $100, a map, and a handful of supplies, the intrepid duo made their trek across the country counting on luck, determination, and the generosity of strangers to see them through. From the vast shores of the Great Lakes, to the stark beauty of the plains, to the towering heights of the Rockies, "Ride the Rising Wind" reveals Canada through the fresh eyes of a brave young woman discovering both herself and her country on the journey of a lifetime.
Barbara Kingscote currently lives just outside of Red Deer, Alberta. Having earned her MA and PhD in Veterinary Science from the University of Guelph, Kingscote has spent a lifetime working with animals. From researching zoonosis (diseases that can be passed from animals to humans), to studying reindeer in Canada’s far north, Kingscote has many more incredible true stories to tell.
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Seller: Ghost River Rare and Used Books, Cremona, AB, Canada
Condition: V. Good. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Newest Pr, 2006. 275 pages. B/w photos.The story of a twenty year old woman who, starting in 1949, spent sixteen months riding across Canada. Soft cover is bright, no creases, minimal edge rubbing. a small dicot along front side. No former owner's name. Text is clean and unmarked. Trade V. Good. Seller Inventory # 102131