By Canoe and Dog Train Among The Cree and Salteaux Indians

"By Canoe and Dog Train Among The Cree and Salteaux Indians" by Egerton Ryerson Young is a late 19th-century memoir recounting the author's adventures as a missionary to the Cree and Salteaux Indian tribes of North America, beginning with his call to service and journey from Hamilton to the northern wilderness. This story highlights themes of faith, cultural exchange, and the transformative influence of Christianity on Indigenous communities, portraying the challenges and rewards of spreading the gospel in a remote and unfamiliar land, while illustrating the personal journey of Reverend Young and his wife as they navigate this new chapter. The book begins the author's journey, which sets the stage for the couple's trek, and their sharing of faith, building the core of Young's experiences.