Chapter 10

PROVIDENCE TO SIMPSON, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY MILES DOWN THE MACKENZIE

Drowning of De-deed--Fort Simpson, the old headquarters--A mouldy museum--The shrew-mice that were not preserved in rum--The farthest north library--Gold-seekers and grub-staked brides--Bishop Bompas, the Apostle of the North--Owindia, the Weeping One--Fort Simpson in the first year of Victoria the Good.