Thank you! I am familiar with this story but have yet to read anything in depth. My impression so far is that George Elson & the other men in her party really did most of the work...but that the expedition was her own idea & initiative...I will dive more into this.
Hello, first post here... long time Canadian paddler & I'm working on a fictional canoeing-related story and am embarking on some research. I'm looking for examples (19th or early 20th century or possibly earlier) of women who have embarked on long canoe expeditions. It's relatively easy to find...