Sam Steele : lion of the frontier

Type

Book

Authors

Stewart, Robert

ISBN 10

1894022238

ISBN 13

9781894022231

LCCN

FC3216.3.S77

DDC

363.2

Tags

Samuel B. Steele, Biography, Police, Western Canada, Northwest, Canadian, History, 1870-1905, Policing

Abstract

Sam Steele an authentic hero, a monumental man this lively and vital history is the definitive story of an intrepid individual living in extraordinary times. One of the first members of the North-West Mounted Police, he trained men and established posts in a land that was alive with danger. He didn't just keep law and order, he laid the cornerstone. Sam Steele's bravery, endurance and sense of fair play became a legend of the frontier. He ensured that the Canadian west did not succumb to the violence of the American Wild West. Author Robert Stewart weaves a tale of history and adventure that is absorbing, exciting and true, a first-rate epic about a policing pioneer during a critical time in Canada's history. Includes 200 historic photographs and maps.

Description

A regular young gent -- Call to arms -- Single men in barracks -- The red coat -- The originals -- The hardest march -- Showing the flag -- The Indian menace -- A time of tension -- Winter on the Plains -- The last of the buffalo -- Fort Qu'Appelle -- The fire wagon trail -- A man of stature -- Suspicions confirmed -- The challenge of the mountains -- At the bridge -- On the warpath -- Hunting the bear -- The last spike -- Pawn in a game -- A name on the map -- Fort Macleod days -- The trail of '98 -- Lion of the Yukon -- Fighting Sam -- Back to Africa -- The last battle.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 290-293) and index.
"Documentary sources": p. 300-301.

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