Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land

"Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land" by R. M. Ballantyne is a story set in the Canadian wilderness during the era of fur trading, where a man named Jack Robinson faces the hardships and adventures of his new life at the far-off Fort Desolation. It’s a tale of one man's journey into the wild, set in the outer fringes of society, fueled by his need to overcome solitude and searching for success in the fur trade. As Jack adapts to the rough life as an "outskirter," grappling with loneliness and reflecting on his past, an unexpected opportunity arises, pushing him to venture out into the harsh, untamed land. His journey showcases his resilience when facing the realities of frontier life and his adventurous spirit.