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  • By Canoe and Dog Train Among The Cree and Salteaux Indians

    The book opens with Young's preparation for his journey, detailing the logistics of traveling by canoe and dog sled through the remote regions of Canada. His journey takes him across rivers, lakes, and forests, where he describes the stunning natural beauty and challenges of navigating the rugged terrain. Young’s keen observations of the landscape set the stage for his encounters with the ... Read more

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  • Three Boys in the Wild North Land

    The book follows the adventures of three young boys—Allen, Tom, and Spence—as they embark on a journey through the wilderness of Canada's northern regions. Egerton Ryerson Young, drawing from his own experiences as a missionary and explorer, provides vivid descriptions of the Canadian landscape, its native peoples, and the challenges faced by those who ventured into the remote regions of the ... Read more

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  • Mission Life in Cree-Ojibwe Country

    Memories of a Mother and Son

    Series series Our Lives: Diary, Memoir, and Letters
    In May of 1868, Elizabeth Bingham Young and her new husband, Egerton Ryerson Young, began a long journey from Hamilton, Ontario, to the Methodist mission of Rossville. For the next eight years, Elizabeth supported her husband’s work at two mission houses, Norway House and then Berens River. Unprepared for the difficult conditions and the “eight months long” winter, and unimpressed with “eating ... Read more

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  • Winter Adventures of Three Boys in the Great Lone Land

    Similar to "Three Boys in the Wild North Land," this book follows the adventures of three young boys in the Canadian wilderness. In this story, the boys—Allen, Tom, and Spence—embark on a winter journey through the rugged landscapes of the Great Lone Land, a term used to describe the remote regions of northern Canada.As they traverse the snow-covered terrain, the boys encounter challenges and ... Read more

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  • Algonquin Indian Tales

    In this collection, Young shares a series of stories inspired by his experiences and interactions with the Algonquin people during his missionary work among Indigenous communities in Canada. These tales likely showcase Algonquin folklore, traditions, and cultural practices, presenting them in a narrative format accessible to readers.Egerton Ryerson Young's writing often focused on his missionary ... Read more

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  • Algonquin Indian Tales

    Algonquin Indian tales presents a gathered body of traditional narratives rooted in Algonquin storytelling heritage, preserving mythic episodes, moral instruction, and cultural imagination through structured written form. The collection highlights how oral stories transmit values, survival knowledge, and spiritual perspective across generations. Many tales explore the relationship between people, ... Read more

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  • Algonquin Indian Tales

    What says the sea, little shell? “What says the sea? “Long has our brother been silent to us, “Kept his message for the ships, “Awkward ships, stupid ships.” “The sea bids you mourn, O Pines, “Sing low in the moonlight. “He sends tale of the land of doom, “Of place where endless falls “A rain of women's tears, “And men in grey robes— “Men in grey robes— “Chant the unknown pain.” “What says the sea ... Read more

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  • Algonquin Indian Tales

    "For thirty years or more we have been gathering up these myths and legends. Sometimes a brief sentence or two of one would be heard in some wigwam--just enough to excite curiosity--then years would elapse ere the whole story could be secured. As the tribes had no written language, and the Indians had to depend entirely upon their memory, it is not to be wondered at that there were, at times, ... Read more

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  • On the Indian Trail

    On the Indian Trail provides a rich portrayal of the missionary experience, focusing on the profound journey of spreading faith in remote Indigenous communities. It explores the tension between the missionaries' devotion and the realities of the harsh, uncharted landscapes they traverse. The narrative emphasizes the power of perseverance, as the missionaries endure physical hardships and social ... Read more

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  • Oowikapun or How the Gospel reached the Nelson River Indians

    "Oowikapun" recounts Young's efforts to bring Christianity to the Nelson River Indians, a First Nations group in what is now Manitoba, Canada. The title "Oowikapun" likely refers to a significant figure or concept within the Nelson River Indian community, perhaps a leader or a spiritual belief.In the book, Young likely shares his encounters with the Nelson River Indians, detailing his efforts to ... Read more

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  • On the Indian TrailStories of Missionary Work among Cree and Salteaux Indians

    On the Indian Trail by Egerton Ryerson Young is a heartfelt and detailed account of the author's experiences as a missionary among the Cree and Salteaux Indigenous peoples in Canada. Young, a Methodist minister, narrates his journey of establishing missions, building relationships, and working to spread Christianity among these two Native American tribes in the late 19th century. The book provides ... Read more

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  • Oowikapun, or, How the Gospel reached the Nelson River Indians

    A Journey of Faith: Bringing Christianity to the Nelson River Indians

    In "Oowikapun, or, How the Gospel Reached the Nelson River Indians," Egerton Ryerson Young chronicles the profound impact of Christian missionary efforts among the Indigenous communities of Canada. Through vivid storytelling and a poignant narrative style, Young blends personal anecdotes with historical accounts, offering readers a window into the cultural transformations experienced by the Nelson ... Read more

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