"A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador" by Mina Hubbard is a chronicle of a daring adventure in the early 1900s, that follows the author's travels through the unexplored regions of Labrador, specifically the Nascaupee and George Rivers, with her team. Driven by grief and determination, Hubbard embarks on this challenging journey to fulfill her deceased husband's dream of mapping the region, while also correcting the record of his ill-fated earlier attempt; The narrative presents the intense preparations, the arduous travel through a rugged landscape, and the strong will of Hubbard to overcome the adversity to accomplish the mission that she set out to do while honoring her husbands legacy. This historical account blends elements of adventure, biography, and travelogue.
A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador
By Mina Hubbard
Grief, determination, and the uncharted wilderness collide as a woman sets out to complete her late husband's expedition and carve her own path through unknown territory.
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About the AuthorMina Benson Hubbard was a Canadian explorer and was the first white woman to travel and explore the back-country of Labrador. The Nascaupee and George River system were first accurately mapped by her in 1905. She was the wife of Leonidas Hubbard who was famous for his ill-fated expedition to Labrador in 1903.
Mina Benson Hubbard was a Canadian explorer and was the first white woman to travel and explore the back-country of Labrador. The Nascaupee and George River system were first accurately mapped by her in 1905. She was the wife of Leonidas Hubbard who was famous for his ill-fated expedition to Labrador in 1903.
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