
A young Bostonian named Shad Trowbridge finds his ordinary life turned upside‑down when a chance encounter draws him into the wild frontier of Canada’s untamed north. Guided by the charismatic scout Ungava Bob, Shad is thrust into a world of dense forests, rushing rivers, and rugged mountain passes, where every rustle of leaves hints at hidden dangers and ancient mysteries.
Together they navigate perilous trails, confront hostile spirits, and meet the resilient peoples who call the wilderness home. Their growing friendship is tested by unexpected challenges, from sudden storms to the looming threat of hostile forces, all while the lure of adventure pushes them deeper into the unknown. Listeners will be swept up in vivid descriptions of raw nature, daring rescues, and the timeless quest for courage and honor that defines a true scout’s journey.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (308K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Don Kostuch
Release date
2009-07-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1939
An American lawyer turned adventurer-writer, he brought the Labrador wilderness to a huge early-20th-century audience through vivid travel narratives and popular adventure books. His best-known work, The Lure of the Labrador Wild, helped make him famous well beyond the world of exploration writing.
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