Charles Mair

Through the Mackenzie Basin (eBook, ePUB)

A Narrative of the Athabasca and Peace River Treaty Expedition of 1899

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Through the Mackenzie Basin by Charles Mair is a compelling narrative that explores the Canadian wilderness and the challenges faced by early settlers. Mair's descriptive prose immerses the reader in the vast landscapes of the Mackenzie Basin, painting a vivid picture of the harsh yet beautiful terrain. The book is a mix of travelogue, historical account, and personal reflection, offering a unique perspective on Canada's frontier history. Mair's writing style is both elegant and informative, providing readers with a rich sensory experience of the untamed wilderness. Through the Mackenzie Basin is a valuable contribution to Canadian literature, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the country's past. Readers interested in exploration, history, and the natural world will find this book a captivating read. Charles Mair's passion for storytelling and his deep connection to the land make this book a must-read for anyone curious about Canada's rugged landscapes and the people who traversed them.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664586803
• Artikelnr.: 58596541

Autorenporträt

Mair was born at Lanark, Upper Canada, to Margaret Holmes and James Mair. He attended Queen's University but did not graduate. On leaving college, he became a journalist.[1] In Ottawa in 1868, Mair was introduced by civil servant and writer Henry Morgan to young lawyers George Denison, William Foster, and Robert Haliburton. "Together they organized the overtly nationalistic Canada First movement, which began as a small social group."[1] Mair "represented the Montreal Gazette during the first Riel Rebellion, and was imprisoned and narrowly escaped being shot by the rebels."[2] Mair was a Freemason[3] Mair "was an Officer of the Governor-General's Body Guard during the second Riel rebellion in 1885, and was later employed in the Canadian civil service in the West."[2] He died in Victoria, British Columbia.