Trails and Tramps in Alaska and Newfoundland

The book follows a lifelong wanderer who turns his love of the wild into a series of vivid field sketches and photographs. Beginning with cruising through the mist‑shrouded waters of southeastern Alaska, the narrative offers close‑up looks at the rugged coast, salmon runs, and the daily rhythms of native villages. Episodes on Kodiak Island capture the stark beauty of glaciers, sea‑lion rookeries and encounters with eagles, while the author’s careful observations bring the remote landscape to life.

Later chapters move inland to the Kenai Peninsula, where the author details the challenges of tracking big game and the quiet patience of a night hunt. A memorable side trip to Newfoundland adds a contrast of rocky coastlines and boreal forests, and the reader is introduced to the quirks of ferret hunting, springtime migrations, and a heartfelt appeal for preserving these untamed places. Throughout, the prose blends practical hunting anecdotes with a reverent appreciation for the natural world.