Arthur Henry Howard Heming

Arthur Henry Howard Heming
Arthur Henry Howard Heming (1870–1940) was a Canadian author, artist, and illustrator known for his depictions of Canada's wilderness. He wrote adventure novels like "The Drama of the Forests" and "Spirit Lake," which explored the rugged landscapes and experiences of trappers and frontiersmen. Heming also worked as an illustrator for several Canadian magazines, often incorporating wildlife and northern scenes into his art. His vivid descriptions and dramatic storytelling contributed to popular perceptions of Canada’s untamed wilderness.

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I HER FATHER THE FREE TRADER It was September 9, 189-. From sunrise to sunset through mist, sunshine, shower, and shadow we travelled, and the nearer we drew to our first destination, the wilder the country became, the more water-fowl we saw, and the more the river banks were marked with traces of big game. Here signs told us that three caribou had crossed the stream, there muddy water was still... more...

The picturesque figure of the trapper follows close behind the Indian in the unfolding of the panorama of the West. There is the explorer, but the trapper himself preceded the explorers—witness Lewis's and Clark's meetings with trappers on their journey. The trapper's hard-earned knowledge of the vast empire lying beyond the Missouri was utilized by later comers, or in a large part... more...