Canoeing with the Cree
Canoeing with the Cree by Eric Sevareid, published by Minnesota Historical Society in 2004, is a detailed account of a remarkable journey undertaken by two novice paddlers in 1930. The narrative follows Sevareid and his companion, Walter C. Port, as they embark on an ambitious summer-long expedition from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay in a secondhand 18-foot canvas canoe. Over the course of nearly four months, they navigate more than 2,250 miles of rivers and lakes, facing numerous challenges without the aid of modern technology or reliable maps.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of adventure and resilience as the young adventurers encounter rapids, harsh weather, and difficult portages. The book captures the spirit of exploration and the beauty of the wilderness, while also reflecting on themes related to travel and the experiences of youth. Canoeing with the Cree serves as both a personal narrative and a historical document, offering insights into the challenges faced by early explorers in North America. This edition spans 206 pages and is presented in English.
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In 1930 two novice paddlers–Eric Sevareid and Walter C. Port–launched a secondhand 18-foot canvas canoe into the Minnesota River at Fort Snelling for an ambitious summer-long journey from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay. Without benefit of radio, motor, or good maps, the teenagers made their way over 2,250 miles of rivers, lakes, and difficult portages. Nearly four months later, after shooting hundreds of sets of rapids and surviving exceedingly bad conditions and even worse advice, the ragged, hungry adventurers arrived in York Factory on Hudson Bay–with winter freeze-up on their heels. First published in 1935, Canoeing with the Cree is Sevareid’s classic account of this youthful odyssey.
Praise for Canoeing with the Cree
“Canoeing with the Cree is an all-time favorite of mine.” –Ann Bancroft, Arctic explorer and co-author of No Horizon Is So Far
“Two high school graduates make an amazing journey . . . showing indomitable courage that carried them through to their destination. Humor and a spirit of adventure made a grand, good time of it, in spite of storms, rapids, long portages and silent wildernesses.” –Library Journal
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