Mountie in Mukluks: The Arctic Adventures of Bill White

Name: Mountie in Mukluks: The Arctic Adventures of Bill White
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Book Synopsis: But readers of Mountie in Mukluks will soon realize they are in the presence of one of the most un-cop-like cops who ever built an igloo. And by the time they have finished they will never be able to think quite the same way about the fabled Redcoats, or life in the far north. During the 1930s, Bill White gave up trapping and joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, volunteering for arctic service. Arctic life was so dodgy in those days of the Mad Trapper and The Lost Patrol, the force couldn't send you there against your will, so volunteering was the only way to get there. Bill started out crewing on the historic RCMP patrol ship St. Roch under the command of the legendary Captain Henry Larsen, but hungered for greater adventure and requested a posting ashore upon reaching Cambridge Bay. Adventure he found: Mountie in Mukluks includes hair-raising accounts of a near-death experience under the ice on a frozen river; of a 1200-mile dog-sled chase after an arctic murderer; and of numerous fascinating encounters with shamans, telepathy and an Inuit way of life that has now vanished from the earth. White’s absorbing oral accounts of life in the old north, molded into lively prose by Patrick White, place Mountie in Mukluks among classics of arctic literature like Kabloona by Gontran de Poncins and People of the Deer by Farley Mowat. Mountie in Mukluks is sure to cause a stir among enthusiasts of police and Arctic lore. As a cop who chose to adopt a Native lifestyle and was honoured with his own Inuit name, Bill White makes a devastating critique of the white settler way of life and its red-coated enforcers who disdained the traditions of the Inuit while simultaneously relying on them for survival.

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Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the Arctic? Look no further than Mountie in Mukluks: The Arctic Adventures of Bill White. This captivating book will transport you to a world like no other, where adventure, danger, and mystery await at every turn.

Step into the remarkable life of Bill White, a Mountie with a unique perspective on law enforcement and a deep connection to the Inuit culture. As you delve into his hair-raising accounts of survival, you'll find yourself in awe of the incredible challenges he faced on his arctic expeditions.

From his near-death experience under the treacherous ice of a frozen river to his relentless pursuit of an arctic murderer on a 1200-mile dog-sled chase, Bill's extraordinary encounters will keep you on the edge of your seat. But it doesn't stop there – get ready for mesmerizing meetings with wise shamans, mind-boggling telepathy, and a way of life that has sadly disappeared from our world.

Patrick White masterfully transforms Bill's vivid oral accounts into a gripping narrative that ranks Mountie in Mukluks among the timeless classics of arctic literature. Comparable to renowned works such as Kabloona by Gontran de Poncins and People of the Deer by Farley Mowat, this book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by police adventures and the mesmerizing Arctic heritage.

Prepare yourself to challenge stereotypes and unravel the complexities of life in the North. Bill White's unique perspective as a cop who chose to embrace the Native way of life will expose the flaws of the white settler culture and its red-coated enforcers. Through the pages of Mountie in Mukluks, you'll gain a profound understanding of the traditions and values that were both undermined and vital for survival.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the heart of the Arctic. Immerse yourself in Mountie in Mukluks and discover a world that will forever change your perception of the Canadian Mounties and life in the far north.

Embark on your Arctic adventure now

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