The Men of the Last Frontier

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Focusing on the urgent need for conservation, this 1922 work intertwines memoir, chronicles of the Canadian wilderness, and First Nations lore. Grey Owl, a British-born Canadian who posed as Indigenous, shares his experiences as a fur trapper and conservationist, highlighting the beauty and fragility of nature. Despite the later controversy surrounding his identity, the themes of environmental preservation resonate powerfully today. This new edition includes curated introductory material, enhancing its historical and cultural significance.