Ken Albert Jr.
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 4
Language
English
Description
The crew have reached the magnificent Hayes River. Whitewater rapids and razorsharp rocks damage the boat. The spirit of the group is threatened by a leadership struggle between two strong, but different men. Tired and hungry a decision is made to run a dangerous set of rapids and calamity occurs.
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 3
Language
English
Description
"The Great Portage" the crew leaves the security of Norway House, as the York boat sets out into the northern wilderness. They fight their way over barricades of beaver dams and drag the boat through the leech-filled sloughs of the Echimamish River before reaching the arduous 1600-meter Robinson Portage. The spirit of the group cracks under the intensity of the portage as the good weather turns to a torrential rain.
Author
Series
Quest For The Sea volume 1
Language
English
Description
A Village Called Hay Cove What were Newfoundland's "outports"? Who lived there? And why are they so storied? On the rocky coast of Newfoundland, Canada, the Placentia Bay outport of Hay Cove has been rebuilt. Ten new residents arrive, full of adventure and hope, and begin to settle into two households, facing the rigours of life in 1937. Within days, the Wheeler home falls into turmoil as 14-year-old Anna chafes under the stern hand of 75-year-old...
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 5
Language
English
Description
"To the Edge of the Frozen Sea" the series Finale the boat has been destroyed, the group fragmented. They are still 300 kilometers from the York Factory, and their food is running low. The team battles illness, distrust, and the approaching arctic cold to keep their dream alive of completing their Quest for the Bay
Author
Series
Quest For The Sea volume 2
Language
English
Description
King Cod With trepidation the men of Hay Cove take to the seas in period appropriate 16-foot long skiffs. Placentia Bay is a deadly body of water and the men are hesitant, but the community has gone into debt with a local merchant in order to receive their much-needed summer supplies. The men will need good luck and long hours of labour to balance their account. The stress of this crushing debt causes tensions to appear in the community. Life at Hay...
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 2
Language
English
Description
The arduous task of rowing the York boat to the Hudson Bay begins under a searing, hot summer sun. The heat and insects begin to take a toll. They arrive at the Cree community of Norway House at the top of Lake Winnipeg.
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 1
Language
English
Description
We meet the successful candidates who have agreed to undertake the quest to the Hudson Bay. We learn about the dangers of the quest, and follow the crew in their initial week of the journey.
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 5
Language
English
Description
The boat has been destroyed, the group fragmented. The team battles illness, distrust, and the approaching arctic cold to keep their dream alive of completing their Quest for the Bay.
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 4
Language
English
Description
The crew have reached the magnificent Hayes River. The spirit of the group is threatened by a leadership struggle between two strong, but different men. Tired and hungry a decision is made to run a dangerous set of rapids and calamity occurs.
Author
Series
Quest For The Bay volume 3
Language
English
Description
The crew leaves the security of Norway House, as the York boat sets out into the northern wilderness. The spirit of the group cracks under the intensity of the portage as the good weather turns to a torrential rain.