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Post by Coolkat on Nov 16, 2015 10:27:09 GMT -8
 Years ago the guy who got me into backpacking loaned me this book. It's a great book and even though it has a somewhat sad ending the story of adventure is really good! These men put more effort into hauling gear than I think I ever would. Maybe that says something about me but I'm hoping it says something more about them. If you don't wish to purchase it you can always download and listen to it or just stream the audio version here. librivox.org/the-lure-of-the-labrador-wild-by-dillon-wallace/ |
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Post by tomas on Nov 16, 2015 12:18:54 GMT -8
Excellent book. The sequel wasn't as good, but still interesting.
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Post by Coolkat on Nov 16, 2015 12:28:05 GMT -8
Excellent book. The sequel wasn't as good, but still interesting. I agree about the 2nd book. Did you happen to read Hubbard's wife's book called "A Woman’s Way Through Unknown Labrador"? I haven't but was curious what others thought if they have. |
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Post by tomas on Nov 17, 2015 12:28:05 GMT -8
It was far less interesting. She had an axe to grind and it showed.
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Post by Coolkat on Nov 17, 2015 12:51:21 GMT -8
I'll stay away then. Somehow that doesn't surprise me.
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Post by tomas on Nov 17, 2015 17:27:04 GMT -8
She felt that her husband had been slandered in the first book by the author (who she never forgave. When she heard that he was going to recreate the trip in 1905 she organized a parallel expedition. Her writing style was stilted and came out angry.
Now if I may, I suggest Death on the Barrens which also takes place in the Canadian arctic and is a gripping read. While the author tries not to cast blame on the guide, it's pretty obvious that he was responsible not only for hos own death, but the whole damn mess the party found themselves in.
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Post by Coolkat on Nov 18, 2015 5:57:09 GMT -8
I will add this to my list. I appreciate recommendations of books like these.
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