Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear

Published in 1885, 'Two Months in the Camp of Big Bear' by Theresa Gowanlock recounts her harrowing experiences during the Northwest Rebellion in Canada. The narrative details her captivity alongside her husband in the camp of the Cree chief Big Bear, highlighting their struggles against starvation and the cultural clashes of the time. Gowanlock's account offers a personal perspective on a tumultuous period in Canadian history, marked by violence and tragedy, particularly following the loss of her husband and other settlers.