Westward Bound

Westward Bound debunks the myth of Canada’s peaceful West and the masculine conceptions of law and violence upon which it rests by shifting the focus from Mounties and whisky traders to criminal cases involving women between 1886 and 1940. Erickson’s analysis of these cases shows that, rather than a desire to protect, official responses to the most intimate or violent acts betrayed an impulse to shore up the liberal order by maintaining boundaries between men and women, Native people and newcomers, and capital and labour. Victims and accused could only hope to harness entrenched ideas about masculinity, femininity, race, and class in their favour. This fascinating exploration of hegemony and resistance in key contact zones draws prairie Canada into larger debates about law, colonialism, and nation building.

Based in the 19th Century, Douglas Chism was a poor, brash, young New York City Blacksmith. He was very talented in his trade, the best in the entire city, but was also good at something else, poker. One night, and over a poker game, in a busy New York City saloon, would change Douglas' destiny for the rest of his life. As a result of that poker game, he would embark on a journey that would take him and his family out west. It is an unforgettable journey that would see triumph, heartache, and a little luck. Come along with Douglas on an adventure to the west in some danger, intrigue, and some unfortunate moments.

After the Civil War, Lucinda lost everything except her brother. Together they set off for the West in a covered wagon. But when what was left of her world crashes down around her, will Lucinda have what it takes to survive? Third in the Churning Butter and Companionship series. If you like Kathryn Kaleigh’s Civil War series, follow her into the untamed west.

Dan, a teenager, becomes imprisoned in an totally dark underground caravan; he has suffered a severe injury and spends days in his grueling effort to escape. When he finally is able to exit his underground prison he finds the wagontrain has left without him. He is alone on the prairie. Dan cannot follow the wagons; he must follow the creek so as to have water. The wagon have gone west while he is forced to the north. He lives alone for long periods of time. Then he lives with indians, miners, trappers, and, finally, with his old friend Moss, a mountain man. He spends four long years on his journey. During this time he stays at such places as Ft. Hall, Ft. Boise and Ft. Vancouver. He is in pursuit of a killer for much of the four years. He finally reaches the Columbia River, Ft. Vancouver, Oregon City and the Willamette Valley in seach of his foster family and his sweet-heart. In the process he grows in stature and in wealth. The epic journey reaches from todays Wyoming, Idaho, Washington to Oregon.

Charles Stewart's translation of Abul Taleb's travels in Asia, Africa, and Europe during 1799 - 1803 is valuable for anyone who wishes to undertake a comparative study of contemporary sources for social life and conditions in Ireland, England, and France during the early years of the nineteenth century. This volume is edited and annotated by Professor Mushirul Hasan.

Another of RMB’s bestselling hiking books, The David Thompson Highway Hiking Guide, has been completely revised, updated and redesigned for outdoor enthusiasts interested in experiencing a wide variety of easily accessible trails through stunning landscapes in west-central Alberta between the rolling foothills of the Nordegg area and the towering peaks of Banff National Park. All of these exceptional hikes start right from the highway. You’ll find everything from leisurely two-hour walks to tougher three-day backpacking journeys. Throughout regions as diverse as the old coal-mining town of Nordegg, the Bighorn Range, the Cline River area, the Kootenay Plains and the Upper North Saskatchewan Valley, hikers of all abilities will experience some of the most inspiring scenery, glorious flora and fascinating history that Western Canada has to offer.

Combines an account of Robert Louis Stevenson's experiences as he traveled from New York to California by train in 1879 and a description of the building and operation of railroads in nineteenth-century America.

Vols. 10-11 include Meteorology of England by James Glaisher as seperately paged section at end.