Through the Mackenzie Basin

'Through the Mackenzie Basin' is an account of Charles Mair's expedition into the Canadian wilderness in 1857. Mair's vivid descriptions of the scenery, wildlife, and people he encounters on his journey give readers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. From the challenges of tracking boats through burnt forests and muskegs to the celebration of Père Lacombe's fiftieth year of missionary labors, Mair's memoir is a captivating adventure that captures the essence of the Canadian frontier.