Tillicums of the Trail Being Klondike Yarns Told to Canadian Soldiers Overseas by a Sourdough Padre

In the cramped, candle‑lit dugouts of the Western Front, a chaplain fresh from the Yukon finds a surprising way to lift the spirits of his Canadian soldiers. By swapping rifle drills for tales of gold‑rush towns, dog‑sled chases, and saloon showdowns, he transports the men from mud‑filled trenches to the wild, silent expanse of the North. The stories are recounted in a homespun voice, peppered with the humor and hardships of early‑day prospectors, and they echo the longing for home that haunts every trench‑bound soul.

Listeners will hear the same yarns that once kept the men from hearing artillery fire, stories that blend bravery, folly, and the rugged camaraderie of frontier life. While the narratives stay true to the chaplain’s own adventures, they remain grounded in the simple, evocative style he used to entertain his troops, offering a vivid glimpse of a bygone era without spilling the later twists of his wartime journey.