For a man who is lost, the three greatest dangers in order of importance, are Fear, Cold, and Hunger. He may endure extreme hunger for a week, and extreme cold for a day, but extreme fear may undo him an… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
There are no Rabbits in the north-west. This statement, far from final, is practically true today, but I saw plenty of Lynxes, and one… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
“Not Carnegie, Vanderbilt, and Astor together could have raised money enough to buy a quarter share in my little dog.” — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
Fort Smith, being the place of my longest stay, was the scene of my largest medical practice. — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
The name Peace River itself is the monument of a successful effort on the part of the Company to bring about a better understanding… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
Amid the cheering of the crowds, he hardly heard his master's voice, but he saw the familiar head and shoulders, and the bright flag… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
“Thar is two things that every national crisis is bound to show up: first, a lot o' dum fools in command; second, lot o… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
At this camp I had the unique experience of showing all these seasoned Westerners that it was possible to make a fire by the… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
We were now back at Smith Landing, and fired with a desire to make another Buffalo expedition on which we should have ampler time… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
The ancient feud between cat and dog is not forgotten in the north, for the Lynx is the deadly foe of the Fox and… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
I have only one prejudice in horseflesh - I do not like a white one. — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
The Hudson's Bay Company has always been the guardian angel of the north. — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
“The culture and civilization of the White man are essentially material; his measure of success is, "How much property have I acquired for myself?"… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
The white spruce forest along the banks is most inspiring, magnificent here. Down the terraced slopes and right to the water's edge on the… — Ernest Thompson Seton Copy Share Image
