Stories from Indian wigwams and northern campfires
Type
Book
Authors
Category
General Library Collection
[ Browse Items ]
Publication Year
1970
Publisher
Coles Publishing Company, Canada
Pages
293
Subject
Indigenous peoples -- Canadian Northwest
Tags
Abstract
"The reminiscences of a missionary among Indians of northern Canada, originally published in 1893. Young published many thrilling stories relating to his experiences with the Indian tribes of Canada and his dangerous adventures in remote parts of the country. His works are recommended for young audiences but entertain readers of all ages. The author, Egerton Ryerson Young (1840-1909), was a teacher, Methodist missionary, lecturer and writer. He was a Canadian Methodist Episcopalian, educated at the Normal School of the Province of Ontario. He entered the ministry in 1863 and served as a missionary at Norway House, Northwest Territory (1868-74), and at Berens River, Northwest Territory (1874-76)."--WorldCat.org.
Number of Copies
1