Among the Sources of the Saskatchewan and Athabasca Rivers (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2016
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Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and insightful account of the wild and rugged Canadian Rockies, specifically the sources of two mighty rivers, the Saskatchewan and Athabasca. The book is set in a time when this region was largely uncharted, and the author's journey provides a vivid glimpse into the challenges and rewards of exploring such a remote and unforgiving landscape. The author's adventures, which took place over a period of several months, involved navigating treacherous rivers and mountain passes, enduring harsh weather conditions, and encountering a variety of wildlife. Along the way, the author also provides a wealth of historical and geological information about the region, bringing the reader closer to the incredible natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Canadian Rockies. The book is an engaging and informative read for those interested in exploration, nature, the history of the Canadian West, and mountain climbing. It provides a unique perspective on a region that is now a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The author's passion for the wilderness and their dedication to documenting their experiences make this book a valuable contribution to the literature of exploration and adventure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Among the Sources of the Saskatchewan and Athabasca Rivers (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Mary Townsend Sharples Schaffer
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333218125
- ISBN 13
- 9781333218126
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September 21 saw us anxiously scanning the clouds and a rift in the hills to the south of us, from our camp on the Brazeau. We were to try still another new pass, the Cataract, and this also almost unknown except to Coleman. Being but 200 feet lower than jonas, or 7550 feet high, we had little to expect in the way of an open trail. It proved to be quite all that we could ask to get our horses through, and was even more tedious than Jonas. The Indian trail through the forest is well marked, and had there been no snow, we might have found such a trail as that which goes over Nigel Pass; as it was, it was one long hard grind through fine, fluffy snow, which allowed the horses to sink almost to the rocks beneath, plunge forward, and sink again.
The south side of the pass is excessively tedious, as much of the way is avalanche-swept, and the apology for a trail is constantly blocked by fallen timbers. From the summit of the Pass to Pinto Lake is about fifteen miles. Here, owing to a pair of snow-blind eyes, we were forced to remain over a dav; and as provisions were getting low, the guides reinforced by three of the strongest horses, pack-saddles, and ropes, crossed Pinto Pass to the junction of the North Fork and Nashan-esen Rivers, and returned that night with the food we had cached at that point. It was only a matter of thirty miles, but it was over a pass which even Dr. Coleman gave up attempting with horses after investigating it for that purpose.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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