Snow Shoes and Canoes Or, The Early Days of a Fur-Trader in the Hudson Bay Territory

"Snow Shoes and Canoes" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an exciting historical adventure about fur traders facing many challenges in the Hudson Bay Territory. The book tells the story of an expedition led by the narrator and his friend, Sandy McTavish, as they work to deliver important supplies across difficult lands. The group deals with wild animals, awful weather, and meetings with Indigenous tribes. The adventure begins as the narrator and some companions leave Black Fort to get winter supplies from Fort Ross. The story shows the problems they have while traveling, like tough snowstorms, hurt animals, and unexpected run-ins with horse thieves. The book paints a picture of the hard and surprising life of people trading furs in the North-West Territory, full of adventure and survival.