Dutch Clarke The Early Years by Brian D. Ratty Hardback Book 9781449014513

Dutch Clarke The Early Years 2nd Edition We all come into this world alone and go out the same way Between the coming and going is life This is a story about life and how a year long adventure defines the future of a reluctant young man named Dutch Clarke Manipulated by the terms of his dead grandfathers will Dutch undertakes his ordeal in the rugged wilderness of British Columbia in 1941 This is a classic story of one mans personal struggle to come of age against all odds Dutch begins his trek accompanied by his horse Blaze two mules and a half wild dog Gus As they pack into the remote Nascall Valley he digs deep learning courage selfreliance and how to survive On this unforgiving trail Dutch faces many obstacles some lifethreatening some inspiring all a challenge to his character and spirit This poignant story is written in a powerful narrative style that draws the reader ever deeper propelling them from one adventure to the next Its a story of redemption love birth and death a heartfelt story that relates the events that shape its characters lives in an edgeofyourseat survival saga