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Nov 18, 2008 moviedocumentary book yup, the movie is good you cant beat chuck bronson and lee marvin as a team. Home northwest territories albert johnson the mad trapper of rat river albert johnson the mad trapper of rat river albert johnsons arrival in fort macpherson, july 9th 1931 on the southern edge of the mackenzie delta 67 degrees n latitude was by all accounts noneventful. Albert johnson arrived in ross river august 21, 1927. A very good account of the mysterious trapper that led the mounties on a desperate. While on my recent sojourn in alaska and the yukon i came across dick norths book, the mad trapper of rat river and read it cover to cover.

I bought this book after watching the film death hunt with charles bronson. Being still a kid, i just could not fathom how he survived and now as an adult it is still as mysterious as his identity. He had some deformities to his spine and a foot, it was discovered. Third, albert johnson was apparently a consummate outdoorsman, excellent shot and extremely fit. Dick north is the author of the mad trapper of rat river and lost patrol, and spent many years as the curator of the jack london interpretive centre and museum in dawson city. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mad trapper of rat river. Either he was a fugitive or some crime lay on his conscience. 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 those other 1930s outlaws, bonnie and clyde and john dillinger. He was dubbed the mad trapper of rat river and was the fugitive in the most bizarre and dramatic manhunt in canadas history. The only good punk is a dead one cd value guaranteed from ebays biggest seller. The story of the mad trapper of the northwest territories albert johnson told by the rcmp officers who captured him.

Complaints of local trappers brought the rcmp on him. He killed one royal canadian mounted police officer and wounded two others before. Johnson was involved in four shootouts, killing one policeman and gravely wounding two. He later became a fugitive and managed to avoid the authorities for more than a month, igniting a huge manhunt. Mystery of the mad trapper from rat river caleb and linda. Dec 19, 2012 the mad trapper story prevail bushcraft. The story of the mad trapper of rat river is an iconic tale from northern canada. Johnson, on snowshoes, seemed superhuman in his ability to evade capture. This book by dick north looks like its worth a read. With del henney, neil mccallum, brandon brady, dan mcdonald.

Jul 18, 2015 albert johnson, known as the mad trapper of rat river, was a murderer and a fugitive from the largest manhunt in the history of canada, leading a posse of mounties through the arctic on a six week, winter wilderness chase in 1932. He was about 35 years of age, a very taciturn person with cold blue eyes coupled with a stocky muscular build. Dick north an account of the 48 day running battle in the canadian northwest between albert johnson and a combined force of men of the rcmp, white trappers and indians during the winter of 1932. For over six weeks, amid blizzards and numbing cold, he eluded a posse of trappers, first nations and rcmp, who for the very first time used a twoway radio and an airplane in their search. The chase stretched for hundreds of miles, and during a blizzard crossed the richardson mountains, the northernmost extension of the rockies. He makes a compelling case for alberts true identity as johnny conrad johnson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To this day, little light has been shed on the real identity of the strange man who was finally gunned down in the midwinter snows in eagle river, yukon on february 17, 1932. Grave of the mad trapper of rat river northwest territories. Dec 01, 2005 a courageous and unrelenting posse on the trail of a furious and desperate wilderness outlaw.

In appendix a exhibit c is a list all of the equipment albert johnson aka the mad trapper had in his possession at the time he was killed by the rcmp. Since ive been in a mood for historical novels, i thought id delve into this nonfiction account of the chase of a 1930s criminal by the canadian mounties in the arctic circle. Albert johnson, the mad trapper of rat river the canadian. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Albert johnson s arrival in fort macpherson, july 9th 1931 on the southern edge of the mackenzie delta 67 degrees n latitude was by all accounts noneventful. On the book shelf i happened to find the the mad trapper of rat river by dick north.

On 31 december 1931, an rcmp constable investigating a complaint about traplines was shot and seriously wounded by a trapper living west of fort mcpherson, nt. A true story of canadas biggest manhunt by dick north online at alibris. A trapper by trade, the local mounties were asked to contact him after some local indians had their taps tampered with. The mad trapper of rat river known as albert johnson, was a fugitive whose actions started off a huge manhunt in the northwest territories in canada. Mad trapper of rat river ebook by dick north 9781461749851. A courageous and unrelenting posse on the trail of a furious and desperate wilderness outlaw. In a forty eight day manhunt across the harshest terrain in the world, albert johnson endured blizzards and temperatures of. His body has been exhumed one time for examination and dna.

Albert johnson, also known as the mad trapper, outlaw born circa 18901900, place of birth unknown. Dec 31, 1972 i found the mad trapper of rat river by dick north sitting on my bookshelf unread, apparently purchased years ago. The mad trapper of the rat river a quest to find the. He was about 35 years of age, a very taciturn person with cold blue eyes coupled with a. A true story of canadas biggest manhunt north, dick on. Discover grave of the mad trapper of rat river in northwest territories.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now author dick north of course may have solved the mystery of the mad trapper s true identity, thereby enhancing the saga. The account of the mad trapper of rat river is one of the most famous canadian police stories. Far to the south, newspapers were headlining the story of the unknown gunman, the mad trapper of rat river, who from his arctic fortress had so successfully defied the famous mounted police. Post mortem photos of the trapper were circulated far and wide to try to find his true identity. Albert johnson was a loner, a deadly shot, who in 1932 triggered a gruelling manhunt that has become an arctic legend. The second is the personal account by wilfrid wop may, the pilot of the airplane used to hunt albert johnson down and this is a short book that covers the events of the mad trapper of rat river.

Oct 27, 2012 i recall almost 30 years ago borrowing a book on interlibrary loan from a library in pa. Top left albert johnson, the mad trapper of rat river yukon archives photo top right aklavik grave of the mad trapper the sign reads. Sep 29, 2019 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. The trapper s extraordinary flight from the police across subarctic terrain in the dead of winter captured the attention of the nation and earned him the title the mad trapper of rat river. The mad trapper of rat river has always been one of my favorite survival and evasion stories. Albert johnson the name he gave to local trading stores is an illusive figure, turning up on the rat river in canada. Kelley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The mad trapper has been the subject of numerous films, books and articles, including a. Had johnson answered the door and their questions, that could have been the end of the story. Id like to see the les stroud survivorman episode about albert johnson the mad trapper.

Books about trappers what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Bob butz, author of beast of never, cat of god they called it the arctic circle war. Based on a recently uncovered clue, ron will attempt to follow his trail in order to. Mad trapper of rat river by dick north overdrive rakuten. This poem is based on the manhunt for a trapper who plagued the canadian north in the early 1930s and remains an enigma and. The story of albert johnson, the mad trapper by thomas p.

Two other authors have written good historical accounts as well thomas p. About the author 1972 dick north is the author of the mad trapper of rat river and lost patrol, and spent many years as the curator of the jack london interpretive centre and museum in dawson city. Sep 01, 2018 buy the paperback book mad trapper of rat river. Dec, 2017 albert johnson the mad trapper of rat river dec, 2017 boban docevski this is the story of a seemingly peaceful trapper that went berserk and decided to attack a member of the royal canadian mounted police back in the 1930s. A true story of canadas biggest manhunt by north, dick isbn. The mad trapper of rat river by nash neary this saga of the mad trapper of rat river is an extract from the october 1948 notes of interest the northwest territories and yukon radio system. Unearthing a mystery by barbara smith nwt and y history project may. I had seen this fellow mentioned and wanted to learn more about him. Albert johnson the mad trapper of rat river this is the story of a seemingly peaceful trapper that went berserk and decided to attack a member of the royal canadian mounted police back in the 1930s. Anderson has two books published with the title the death of albert johnson these two books have great photos. Hed eluded a wellorganized, wellequipped posse for seven weeks, surviving solely on wits and determination in the bitter cold of a canadian arctic winter. In one of the wildest hunts in the history of canada, the mysterious albert. Oct 11, 2019 benjamin kahn rated it really liked it.

It culminated in the historic shootout at eagle river. It was a manhunt the likes of which we will never see again. The quarry, albert johnson, was a loner working a string of traps. A true story of canadas biggest manhunt kindle edition by north, dick. The arctic trails do indeed have their secret tales. Mad trapper of rat river we are stepping away from our thread titles purview a bit tonight tonight we do a sketch on what i have considered since my youth to be one of the incredible feats of human endurance ever exhibited. The mad trapper of rat river by nash neary the mad trapper of rat river by dick north who was the mad trapper of rat river. Feb 04, 2019 a true story of the northern wilds and the mad trapper of rat river.

Albert johnson, known as the mad trapper of rat river, was a murderer and a fugitive from the largest manhunt in the history of canada, leading a posse of mounties through the arctic on a six week, winter wilderness chase in 1932. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Now author dick north of course may have solved the mystery of the mad trapper s true identity, thereby enhancing the. In it he covers the albert johnson story as known and then describes his search for the identity of the mad. A chase that took place in the canadian arctic during one of the coldest winters recorded. Nov 29, 2016 this page is the official page of barry fletts in the works, to be published book documenting his time, research, and related adventures in discovering and following what he believes to be a trail of crimes, objects, and other evidence of the route of travel by the man known as albert johnson, aka the mad trapper of rat river. All about history the story of the mad trapper of rat river. Its the story of one of the longest police chases in canadian history. 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. Now author dick north of course may have solved the mystery of the mad. Mad trapper of rat river by dick north, 9781493035823, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In this book, a new photograph solves the mystery of the mad trapper of rat river. Death of albert johnson, mad trapper of rat river by frank. I would recommend the book the mad trapper of rat river by dick north as the best.

A mad mystery man who led canadian mounties on a 150mile wilderness chase is still buried with his secrets intact. In a fortyeightday manhunt across the harshest terrain in the world, albert johnson endured blizzards and temperatures of forty degrees below zero as he evaded the canadian mounties at every turn. Chances are the world will never see another chase like this one. The mad trapper of rat river by dick north boundary waters. Sep 24, 2019 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. May 12, 2009 the identity of the socalled mad trapper of the north remains as much of a cold case now as it was more than 77 years ago when the notorious outlaw met his end in a shootout with rcmp officers. When albert johnson, the mad trapper of rat river, was gunned down in february 1932, he went to his death without anyone knowing who he really wasmost people believed the name albert johnson was an alias. Oct 15, 2018 the gear of the mad trapper by colonel t. He shot two officers and became a fugitive of the law. Now author dick north of course may have solved the mystery of the mad trappers true identity, thereby enhancing the saga. A true story of canadas biggest manhunt by dick north 2018, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. No motive for johnsons crimes has ever been established, and his identity remains a mystery. The rcmp chased this guy for 48 days and covered about 150 miles in winter before they finally killed him. S biggest a for sale hot gifts christmas 2019 for sale.

A cold case thats still cold the identity of the socalled mad trapper of the north remains as much of a cold case. Dramatisation of a manhunt that took place in canada between the spring of 1931 and february 1932, with the mounties using dog teams, radio and airplane. Jan 18, 2020 in newspaper headlines, he was called the mad trapper of rat river, and he is known as that to this day. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Instead, albert johnsons stillunexplained actions earned him immortality as the mysterious mad trapper of rat river. A true story of canadas biggest manhunt by dick north at indigo. Then after refueling, commence the journey to the actual site of the mad trapper s cabin on the rat river. 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. In this book, a new photograph solves the mystery of the mad trapper of rat. One is a possible identity of albert johnson as a different man by the name of arthur nelson. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In it he covers the albert johnson story as known and then describes his search for the identity of the mad trapper.