The Land That God Gave Cain

by J.M. Scott

243 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1933

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James Maurice Scott

Reviews

[Jave · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book about true wilderness and exploration. In a world now largely past, where complete isolation from civilization was still possible, this book accounts the hardships and ecstasies encountered by the pioneers of the Canadian frontier. Written in the first person by the very explorer himself, it reads like a diary and allows the readers to feel as if they are part of the exploratory team. The vastness of the undiscovered world is brilliantly portrayed in contrast to our puny human existence.
Quote: "Beneath the stars one is ashamed to consider earthly distances."