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Snow Shoes and Canoes

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A winter supply run sends David across the North-West Territory of British America with the experienced Sandy McTavish and two other men. Their packhorses carry stores from Fort Ross to Black Fort, where David’s elder brother Alick is in charge. A lost canoe has forced them to travel by land, and Sandy fears that snow will reach them before they reach shelter. Camp routines, horse care and the demands of keeping watch give this adventure a practical foundation.

William Henry Giles Kingston’s novel for young readers follows people whose safety depends on judging weather, finding food and working together. Later scenes describe preparing buffalo meat and pemmican, visiting a Cree camp and hunting moose with a local chief. The first-person account combines immediate dangers with detailed observations of animals and outdoor skills, offering a look at the daily work behind a Canadian frontier adventure.

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William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston (1814-1880), often credited as W. H. G. Kingston, was an English writer of boys' adventure novels. He also worked as a linguist and translator. His books include "Peter the Whaler" and "The Rival Crusoes".

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Author: William Henry Giles Kingston
Reading time: About 7 hours
Pages: 248
Language: English
Genre: Childrens Classics
Formats: PDF, EPUB, Read online