A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador
by OpenStories
Original author: Mina Hubbard
"A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador" by Mina Hubbard is a historical account published in the early 20th century that chronicles the exploration of the Nascaupee and George Rivers in Labrador. The book serves as a testament to the adventures of the author as she undertakes a journey to complete her late husband, Leonidas Hubbard Jr.'s, unfinished expedition, detailing her experiences in the uncharted wilderness alongside her dedicated team of guides. At the start of the book, Mina Hubbard introduces her husband and sets the stage for her expedition into the Labrador wilderness following his tragic death. She reveals the motivations behind her journey, expressing a strong desire to honor her husband's legacy while also seeking to correct misunderstandings about his previous voyage. Mina shares her preparations and thoughts as she embarks on the journey, describing her companions and the challenges they face. The opening chapters establish a sense of determination and urgency as she begins traversing a harsh but breathtaking landscape, filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world and personal reflections on both her mission and the spirit of exploration.
A Woman's Way Through Unknown Labrador, by Mina Hubbard. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #4266.
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22 Chapters
- 1.Preface713 words
- 2.Chapter I: Leonidas Hubbard, Jr3,874 words
- 3.Chapter II: Slipping Away Into the Wilderness2,907 words
- 4.Chapter III: Climbing the Rapids1,831 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Disaster Which Threatened Defeat3,390 words
- 6.Chapter V: To the Bend of the Rrver3,622 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Cross Country to Seal Lake Waters2,909 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Off for Michikamau2,768 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Scaring the Guides3,279 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Mount Hubbard and Windbound Lake1,744 words
- 11.Chapter X: Michikamau2,312 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Storm-Bound on Michikamats2,223 words
- 13.Chapter XII: The Migrating Caribou3,201 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Across the Divide1,312 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Through the Lakes of the Upper George2,527 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Montagnais Indians2,953 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Barren Ground People3,735 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Race for Ungava4,653 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Reckoning (1)8,906 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: The Reckoning (2)8,849 words
- 21.Chapter XVIII: The Reckoning (3)8,827 words
- 22.Chapter XVIII: The Reckoning (4)3,633 words