The Wild Frontier

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The book vividly explores Canada's wild frontier through the lives of seven extraordinary individuals who faced daunting challenges and exhibited remarkable resilience. Among them are John Jewitt, a British seaman enslaved by the Nootka Indians, and Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, an eccentric missionary. The narratives include Cariboo Cameron, who bizarrely preserved his wife's body, and Mina Hubbard, who undertook a daring trek across Labrador for revenge. These stories blend historical fact with adventurous intrigue, highlighting the clash between cultures and the spirit of survival.