Letters of Travel Letter 16 - Mountains and the Pacific

In which a journey from the burgeoning cattle-lands of Calgary to the majestic and sometimes capricious Rockies reveals the industrious spirit and natural grandeur of western Canada, alongside the challenges faced by settlers, immigrants, and the land itself. There is a glimpse into the lives of diverse peoples—steadfast pioneers, adventurous women, and disciplined Sikhs—while the modern workings of commerce and industry quietly unfold beneath the shadow of ancient mountains.