The Long Labrador Trail

"The Long Labrador Trail" by Dillon Wallace is a true story of adventure and determination set in the early 1900s. This book tells about the author's travels through the wild lands of Labrador, picking up where Leonidas Hubbard, Jr. tragically left off, after he died of hunger on a prior trip. The main focus is on Wallace proving he can finish Hubbard's planned trip, writing down everything that happens as they make their way through the tough landscape. At the beginning, the book shows how much the author loved the wilderness; he was moved by Hubbard's strong feelings about exploring and nature. Wallace thinks back to their last trip together, the promise he made to Hubbard, and how he got ready for the new journey, which started with putting together a team of different people. The story mixes personal memories, details about the gear they needed, and the author's thoughts about how beautiful and dangerous the land was. As they start their trip, they have to deal with the wild weather, getting ready to face the tests and new things they'll find in the rough Canadian wilderness.