Battle of the Bears Quotes

“Indians have never, without reluctance, accepted the white man's civilization. This can hardly be wondered at, when we remember that the phases of it which were first presented to them were not of a very high type. The " palefaces " whom the Indians generally first met, were loaded down with " fire-water " and a greed for gain. By them the Indians were first made drunk and then swindled and robbed, first of their furs and then of their lands. Is it any wonder that when they " came to themselves," they were chary about accepting such a civilization”
― Egerton Ryerson Young, Battle of the Bears: Life in the North Land

“There is something glorious and exhilarating in getting away from civilization for a time, and living close to the heart of nature in some of her wildest domains. Then, when it is possible to throw them off, we get some idea of the despotism of many of the customs of civilization.”
― Egerton Ryerson Young, Battle of the Bears: Life in the North Land

“I tried to say some comforting words, but oh, how hollow and full of mockery they seemed! I could not but feel that all he said was true, awfully true—that we, who have the Book, with all it reveals of the loving Father and His Son Jesus, are verily guilty because we are not more prompt and zealous in sending and carrying the gospel to those who have it not, that their dark minds may be illuminated and their cruel natures made kind and affectionate.”
― Egerton Ryerson Young, Battle of the Bears: Life in the North Land