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Originally published in 1970, North to Cree Lake is the true story of two brothers who embark on the adventure of a lifetime. The onset of the Great Depression meant there were few opportunities for young men on the prairies, so the pair decided to pursue their dream of trapping in the North.
This is a vividly recounted tale of life in the northern Saskatchewan
wilderness, "the old North, land of mystery and deep silences" only accessible by canoe in summer, by dog team in winter, or by aircraft. The young men embrace the challenges of travelling in the North, and not only survive, but thrive. North to Cree Lake is full of fascinating details about everyday life in the North - what they ate, how they travelled, how to prepare moose nose - and offers insights into the men who chose to live in such an isolated and perilous region. Karras wrote North to Cree Lake many years after he left northern Saskatchewan, but the clarity of his memories is remarkable, as is his deep love of the North.
A farmer's assistant for $2 a day, a grain buyer, and ultimately a school administrator, Arthur Karras no longer hunted when he returned to civilization but continued to fish. The writing of North to Cree Lake occupied his thoughts for many years. Karras lived in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, with his wife and two sons, and wrote one other non-fiction book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Unbelievably awesome book!!!,
By zarhasflower (Saskatchewan Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: North to Cree Lake: The Rugged Lives of the Trappers Who Leave Civilization Behind (Paperback)
I LOVED THIS BOOK,it was one of the few that I got upset over because it ended. I could of kept reading and found myself wanting more. Luckily he has another book that I will get my hands on. Being a Saskatchewan resident, I was familiar with alot of the lakes and towns that he lived and traveled. (Camping at several of the lakes he mentioned) I enjoyed his writing style, decriptions and stories, which take place in the far north during the 1930's. I loved the fact that he went off memory and when he remembered no more about a paticular experiance, he moved on to the next memory. He just told it like it was. I felt like I could see everything through his eyes, feel the cold they endured, and the "pin drop" quiet of the north. I would highly recommend this book!
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This review is from: North to Cree Lake: The Rugged Lives of the Trappers Who Leave Civilization Behind (Paperback)
If you like true stories and are a fan of adventure tales of the north, ie Jack london etc. you will love this book, and Art Karras' other two works as well.
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NORTH TO CREE LAKE,
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This review is from: North to Cree Lake: The Rugged Lives of the Trappers Who Leave Civilization Behind (Paperback)
ONE OF THE BEST EVER BASED IN CANADA MAKES ME WANT TO GO NORTH AGAIN
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