Category Archives: Book*Reviews

Book reviews of classic and modern animal stories and nature books.

GUARDIANS OF THE NORTH: Christian Fiction Books by Alan Morris – RCMP

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Christian Fiction & Canadian Mounties… GUARDIANS OF THE NORTH Series by Alan Morris “It’s hard not to hate him,” Betsy said softly. Stone didn’t need to ask to whom she was referring, but her statement confused him, and for … Continue reading →

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CANADIAN MOUNTIES Creation & History Royal Mounted Police – RCMP News

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Our Canadian Mounties Ride West. Canadian Mounties: The Story of the North-West Mounted Police is an epic one. And it led to one of the worldwide iconic Cultural Heroes of the 20th Century. The Mythic Mountie. Canadian Mounted Police. … Continue reading →

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H A CODY Frontiersman, Trailsman & Apostle of the North

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

The Reverend H A Cody… H A CODY: Author of THE LONG PATROL – A Tale of the Mounted Police Frontiersman. When I was a boy, the books of fellow New Brunswicker H A Cody were waiting to be … Continue reading →

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Mounties, Wolves & Pulp Writers: North-West Stories and A De Herries Smith

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Pulp writers of Canadian Mountie stories. The Northwestern Genre & Pulp writers. Created in 1903 by Jack London with the publication of his novel THE CALL OF THE WILD, the Northwestern Genre thrived for the first half of … Continue reading →

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THE FINDERS by Jeffrey B Burton: Mace Reid K-9 Mystery Police Dog Story Book Review

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

A K-9 Mystery… The good folks at GoodReads must have caught on that, above all else, I love Animal Stories. Because most of the titles they’ve awarded me fall into this category. So opening up my latest package and finding … Continue reading →

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Animal Stories for Adults: Call of the Wild to Hudson & Rex

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Animal Stories for All Ages… “The wolves swung in behind, yelping in chorus. And Buck ran with them, side by side with the wild brother, yelping as he ran.” – Jack London, THE CALL OF THE WILD Animal Stories … Continue reading →

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Does the Dog Die in Call of the Wild Movie: Harrison Ford, Wolves & Sled Dogs

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Call of the Wild, Dog story by Jack London. “Never was there such a dog!” exclaimed John Thornton Does the Dog Die in Call of the Wild Movie? Harrison Ford, Wolves & Sled Dogs… Don’t remember for … Continue reading →

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OUR BETTER ANGELS: No Human Is Limited – Seven Virtues that Will Change Your Life & Our World

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Our Better Angels… Angels Book inspired by Habitat for Humanity’s work includes heartfelt foreword by former President Jimmy Carter. Book Review OUR BETTER ANGELS: New book by Habitat for Humanity CEO presents “seven virtues that will change your … Continue reading →

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THE SECOND SLEEP by Robert Harris Book Review – Alternate History – Dystopian Mystery

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Brian Alan Burhoe

A Dystopian Mystery… “Today I finished writing my 13th novel. Nunc est bibendum!” Robert Harris, February 15, 2019 THE SECOND SLEEP by Robert Harris Book Review – Alternate History – Dystopian Mystery “I like playing around with time … Continue reading →

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TO EFFECT AN ARREST Adventures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Harwood Steele – Book Review

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Royal Canadian Mounted Book review. “In the opinion of Daddy Weston, this is the finest of all the stories of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police…” TO EFFECT AN ARREST Adventures of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Harwood … Continue reading →