The Complete Works of Dillon WallaceThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Bobby of the Labrador2 - Troop One of the Labrador3 - Ungava Bob4 - The Story of Grenfell of the Labrador5 - Left on the Labrador: A Tale of Adventure Down North6 - The Gaunt Gray Wolf7 - The Lure of the Labrador Wild8 - The Wilderness Castaways9 - Grit A-Plenty10 - Packing and Portaging

The story follows the journey of a young boy named Grit, who epitomizes courage, resilience, and resourcefulness. Grit lives in the remote and challenging wilderness of Labrador, a region known for its severe weather, treacherous terrain, and isolation.Grit's father is a trapper, and the family lives a life of subsistence, relying on the land and their skills to survive. When Grit's father is injured, the young boy must step up to take on the responsibilities of providing for the family. T...

Wallace’s narrative begins with the preparation for the journey, detailing the challenges of organizing an expedition in a remote and harsh environment. He describes the journey's physical demands, the equipment used, and the logistics of traveling through the often treacherous landscape. As he and his companions traverse the stunning yet unforgiving terrain, Wallace captures the beauty of Labrador's wilderness, from its mountains and rivers to its flora and fauna.Throughout the book, Wall...

The expedition, intended to map the region and gather scientific data, quickly turns into a survival struggle as the team encounters a series of unforeseen challenges. Poor navigation, lack of food, and the unforgiving terrain of the Labrador wilderness push the explorers to their limits. As supplies dwindle, they are forced to endure starvation, freezing conditions, and physical exhaustion, with tragic consequences.Wallace's narrative is not just an adventure story, but also a tale of cou...

"Packing and Portaging" by Dillon Wallace is a captivating exploration of the art of wilderness travel. The book delves into the essential skills required for packing and navigating through the rugged terrains of the great outdoors. Wallace shares his extensive knowledge and personal experiences, providing readers with practical tips on how to efficiently pack gear and manage supplies while on extended trips. His vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling transport readers into the heart...

Basic Wilderness Survival in Cold Lacking SnowThis is a concise training booklet that would require at least a three day course to cover the skills involved. It is the most important booklet of the series and the information in the other booklets is supplementary to it. Fire and shelter skills, the signal fire and the other pertinent distress signals are covered.Written by Mors Kochanski

An expert’s step-by-step guide to authentic Native American crafts from clothing and headdresses to weapons and musical instruments.W. Ben Hunt, whose Sioux name was Tasunka Witko, traveled throughout the Midwest, living with several Native American tribes, finally settling near the site of the last Sioux uprising. In Native American Survival Skills, Hunt provides step-by-step instructions and exact dimensions to make Sioux ghost shirts, Plains Indian shie...

In the summer of 1903 when Leonidas Hubbard, Jr., went to Labrador to explore a section of the unknown interior it was my privilege to accompany him as his companion and friend. The world has heard of the disastrous ending of our little expedition, and how Hubbard, fighting bravely and heroically to the last, finally succumbed to starvation. Before his death I gave him my promise that should I survive I would write and publish the story of the journey. In “The Lure of The Labrador Wild” th...

My Arizona Adventures is the true first-person account of an authentic American pioneer. When Tom Sanders came to Arizonas central highlands there was nothing there; there were no roads, no towns, no law, and no protection from marauding Indians. There was nothing there but opportunities for the strong, resolute and lucky.The year was 1863, Arizona had just become a separate Territory and its vast central interior was the last unknown area of the United States. That change...

On May 4, 1919, Charlie Cook set off for a year of adventure in the Minnesota-Ontario Boundary Waters. Soon abandoned by his comfort-loving companion, the restless World War I veteran spent an enlightening year learning—often the hard way—how to paddle and sail on windy lakes, hunt and fish for food, bake "rough delicacies" in a reflector oven, and build winter-proof shelters. His how-to descriptions of trapping beaver, mink, and other game are unsurpassed in their detail.Cook also...

The original nineteenth century wilderness guide offering illustrated instruction on building traps for prey of all kinds, from big game to household vermin.First published in 1882, W. Hamilton Gibson’s guide to camping and trapping shares time-honored lessons in self-sufficiency and living simply. Charming sketches throughout the book capture the rustic nostalgia of this timeless guide and depict many of the traps it describes. Here you will learn practical tricks...