To be a missionary to Canadian Indians in the late 1800s meant you had to be brave and relentless. It meant nearly freezing when sleeping outside in 50-below-zero weather. It meant canoeing upstream for hundreds of miles to reach remote Indian villages. It meant eating wild cat and other stranger things, or eating nothing for days at a time. But it also meant you were privileged to present the good news of the true Great Spirit to those who were often misunderstood and mistreated. The adventures in this book are rivaled only by the incredible conversions of those who saw the Creator in nature and then worshipped Him too. You will be challenged and inspired by the results of one man who went where the Lord led, with little regard for himself.
Egerton Ryerson Young Livres






Oowikapun: How the Gospel Reached the Nelson River Indians
- 120pages
- 5 heures de lecture
This book is a fascinating account of the early Christian missionaries who ventured into the wilds of western Canada to bring the Gospel to the indigenous people. It tells the story of Oowikapun, a young Cree man who became the first Christian convert among his people. Full of adventures and encounters with wildlife, this book is a window into a little-known chapter of Canadian history.
On the Indian Trail and Other Stories of Missionary Work Among the Cree and Saulteaux Indians
- 236pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Three Boys in the Wild North Land
- 260pages
- 10 heures de lecture
This classic children's adventure novel tells the story of three boys who set out on a wilderness trip in northern Canada. Along the way, they encounter all manner of challenges and dangers, from bears and wolves to raging rapids and treacherous cliffs. Despite these obstacles, the boys learn important lessons about courage, resourcefulness, and friendship.
My Dogs in the Northland
- 314pages
- 11 heures de lecture
The Apostle of the North, James Evans
- 310pages
- 11 heures de lecture
By Canoe and Dog-Train Among he Cree and Slteaux Indians
- 298pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Duck Lake; Stories of the Canadian Backwoods
- 226pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Duck Lake is a collection of stories set in the Canadian wilderness, written by E. Ryerson Young, a prolific author of adventure stories for young readers. These tales of hunting, fishing, and survival in the wild are sure to entertain readers of all ages.