The Long Labrador Trail by Dillon Wallace
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"The Long Labrador Trail" by Dillon Wallace is an adventurous account written in the early 20th century. This non-fiction work recounts the author's explorations in the uncharted wilderness of Labrador, following the tragic journey of Leonidas Hubbard, Jr., who succumbed to starvation during an earlier expedition. The narrative focuses on Wallace’s commitment to completing Hubbard's planned voyage and documenting their experiences while navigating the harsh, unforgiving terrain of the region. At the
start of the story, the opening sections describe the profound connection the author felt to the wilderness, inspired by Hubbard's passionate words about exploration and nature. Wallace reflects on their previous expedition, the promise he made to Hubbard, and the preparations he undertook for the new journey, which began with assembling a team composed of various companions. The narrative blends personal reminiscences and descriptions of the equipment needed for their adventure with the author's observations of the landscape's beauty and dangers. As they set off, they face the untamed elements, setting the stage for the challenges and discoveries that lie ahead in the rugged Canadian wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wallace, Dillon, 1863-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Long Labrador Trail |
| Credits | Produced by Martin Schub |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Labrador (N.L.) -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Labrador (N.L.) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9857 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 693 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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