Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land

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Fort Desolation: Red Indians and Fur Traders of Rupert's Land

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

EN·~1 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

Chapter One. - Or, Solitude in the Wilderness. - The Outskirter.

8:17
2

Chapter Two. - The Letter, and its Consequences.

13:19
3

Chapter Three. - Domestic and Personal Matters.

12:42
4

Chapter Four. - Taming a Bully.

7:48
5

Chapter Five. - The Salmon Fishery.

10:55
6

Chapter Six. - Jack has a Desperate Encounter.

8:30
7

Chapter Seven. - Solitude.

5:37
8

Chapter Eight. - Horrors.

13:12
9

Chapter Nine. - The Bully receives a Lesson.

4:23
10

Chapter Ten. - Strangers and Strange Events.

14:40

Description

Jack is a restless, quiet hero drawn to the Canadian wilderness. He has a calm demeanor but a hidden fire, making him suited to the harsh frontier. After drifting through sea voyages, steamboats and sawmills, he ends up at a remote trading post called Fort Desolation. The opening paints his solitary existence and the stark beauty of the untamed land.

At the fort, Jack confronts the daily grind of fur trading, weather, and the clash of cultures between European merchants and the local First Nations. His observations reveal both the brutal labor and the fleeting moments of camaraderie that keep hope alive. Through his steady resolve and quiet humor, listeners glimpse the rhythm of life on the edge of civilization. The narrative offers a vivid portrait of 19th‑century Canadian out‑back, inviting you to share in the challenges and quiet triumphs of a true outskirter.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (95K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2007-06-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

1825–1894

Best known for classic adventure stories such as The Coral Island, this Scottish writer drew on real travel and working life to give his tales energy, danger, and a strong sense of place. He wrote for young readers, but his stories still carry the pull of exploration and survival.

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