Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt

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Book Synopsis: “The Arctic trails do indeed have their secret tales, and one of the best is that of The Mad Trapper of Rat River, equal to the legends of Bonnie and Clyde or John Dillinger. Now author Dick North (of course) may have solved the mystery of the Mad Trapper's true identity, thereby enhancing the saga.”--Thomas McIntyre, author of Seasons & Days: A Hunting Life"A courageous and unrelenting posse on the trail of a furious and desperate wilderness outlaw . . . Lean and bloody, meticulously researched, The Mad Trapper of Rat River is a dark and haunting story of human endurance, adventure, and will that speeds along like the best fiction.”--Bob Butz, author of Beast of Never, Cat of GodThey called it “The Arctic Circle War.” It was a forty-eight-day manhunt across the harshest terrain in the world, the likes of which we will never see again. The quarry, Albert Johnson, was a loner working a string of traps in the far reaches of Canada's Northwest Territories, where winter temperatures average forty degrees below zero.The chase began when two Mounties came to ask Johnson about allegations that he had interfered with a neighbor's trap. No questions were asked. Johnson discharged the first shot through a hole in the wall of his log cabin. When the Mounties returned with reinforcements, Johnson was gone, and The Arctic Circle War had begun.On Johnson's heels were a corps of Mounties and an irregular posse on dogsled. Johnson, on snowshoes, seemed superhuman in his ability to evade capture. The chase stretched for hundreds of miles and, during a blizzard, crossed the Richardson Mountains, the northernmost extension of the Rockies. It culminated in the historic shootout at Eagle River.

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Experience the thrill of a gripping true story with the Mad Trapper of Rat River: A True Story Of Canada's Biggest Manhunt. This spellbinding tale of the Arctic Circle War will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Join author Dick North as he delves deep into the mystery of the Mad Trapper's true identity, unravelling a saga equal to the legends of Bonnie and Clyde or John Dillinger. With meticulous research and a thrilling narrative, this book is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Embark on a journey across the harsh and unforgiving terrain of Canada's Northwest Territories with the Mad Trapper of Rat River. Follow the courageous and unrelenting posse as they track down the furious and desperate wilderness outlaw. This forty-eight-day manhunt takes you through frozen Arctic trails, where winter temperatures average an astonishing forty degrees below zero. Dick North's vivid storytelling will transport you to this treacherous wilderness, letting you experience the sheer determination and adrenaline of those involved in the chase.

The Mad Trapper of Rat River has all the elements of a gripping adventure novel, but it's a true story that will leave you amazed. Immerse yourself in the dark and haunting tale of human endurance, adventure, and will. This meticulously researched account reads like the best fiction, captivating readers with its lean and bloody narrative. If you crave a thrilling and captivating read that will keep you turning the pages, The Mad Trapper of Rat River is the perfect choice.

Don't miss out on The Mad Trapper of Rat River - a book that captures the essence of an extraordinary manhunt. Click here to get your hands on this electrifying true story that is guaranteed to leave you breathless. Join Dick North in uncovering the mystery, endurance, and willpower of the Mad Trapper as he evades capture through treacherous Arctic trails. Experience the chase that became known as "The Arctic Circle War" and discover the gripping story that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

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