On the Indian Trail Stories of Missionary Work among Cree and Salteaux Indians

"On the Indian Trail, Stories of Missionary Work among Cree and Saulteaux Indians" by Egerton Ryerson Young is a compilation of tales from the author's time as a missionary to Indigenous communities in Canada in the late 1800s. These experiences paint a picture of the Cree and Saulteaux Indians by focusing on the difficulties, achievements, and life-changing effects of missionary work. Young recalls his travels and interactions within these communities, emphasizing faith, determination, and the exchange of cultures. The story starts with Young, his wife, and other missionaries setting out on a mission to spread their religious beliefs to remote Indigenous communities in 1868. He reflects on the early romance of missionary work amid growing settlements, describing their journey through difficult environments and their reliance on faith and prayer, capturing an account of their exploits, obstacles, and distinct encounters with both nature and the Indigenous people.