Dillon Wallace (1) (1863–1939)

I riviting, engrossing tail. If you reed it and enjoy it go on to ''The Long Labrador Trail' by Dillon Wallace' the story of Wallace's successful re-attempt of the Hubbard expedition. ''A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador'' by Mrs. Leonidas Hubbard, Jr, the story of Mrs. Hubbard's successful re-attempt of the Hubbard expidition (whipping Wallace's butt). ''Challenge the Wilderness'' by Clayton Klein an account of the life of George Ellison, the Indian guide who saved Wallace's life and expertly guided Mrs. Hubbard to success on her expedition. Letters to the Granddaughter The Story of Dillon Wallace of the Labrador Wild. Retracing the trips in the North and the remarkable life of the author of 'The Lure of the Labrador Wild" by Philip Schubert being an account of a modern retracing of the expedition routes. (A good tracing of the route with historical notes but a very misleading title).… (meer)

In 1903 Leonidas Hubbard and Dillon Wallace set out with their Indian guide, George Elson to explore an area of Labrador that had not been fully explored by Europeans yet. In their attempt to explore Lake Michikamau they took a wrong route and instead of following the Naskapi River they instead followed the Susan River, which sent them into the heart of Labrador and on a path that they were not prepared for. With the cold winter winds coming in and the last scraps of food gone the three men found their adventure quickly turning into a fight for their lives.
This was a completely engrossing read that left me wondering how anyone could have survived this experience. The strength and courage that Dillon writes of is inspiring. Being forced to carry hundred pound loads of gear and a canoe on little to no food and wading through snow with only moccasins on their feet yet hardly complaining and bolstering each others spirits with talk of home and bible stories is truly amazing.
I read this as an ebook and while it is a great story I would have loved to be able to see the maps and photos that went along with this story. I will be keeping an eye out for a used copy of this book with the photos and maps included as it would truly add to the story.… (meer)