The Wild North Land: Being The Story Of A Winter Journey, With Dogs, Across Northern North America (1873)

By William Francis Butler

Book Overview

The Wild North Land is a travelogue written by William Francis Butler, first published in 1873. The book is a detailed account of Butler's winter journey across northern North America with a team of dogs. The journey took place in the late 1860s, and the book describes the challenges and adventures that Butler and his companions faced as they made their way across the frozen landscape.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different stage of the journey. Butler describes the terrain, the weather, and the wildlife he encountered, as well as the people he met along the way. He also provides detailed information about the dogs he used for transportation and the equipment he carried with him.The Wild North Land is not only a travelogue but also a historical document. Butler provides insights into the culture and way of life of the indigenous people he encountered on his journey, as well as the impact of European settlement on the region. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the journey to life.Overall, The Wild North Land is a fascinating account of a winter journey through a remote and challenging part of the world. It provides a unique perspective on the history and geography of northern North America and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, exploration, or history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165693593
• ISBN13: 9781165693597
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"