The book "Directions on the Plains and on the Steppe: Picturesque Scenes of Life in the Canadian Northwest" by John McDougal, takes us on an exciting journey through the boundless spaces of northwestern Canada. The guide in this adventure is the author himself, who talks about the life-giving moments, memories and impressions that accompany his stay in these distant lands. The text is filled with unique colors and aromas of Canadian nature, descriptions of local residents and their customs, as well as discoveries and feelings of the writer. The book "Directions on the plain and on the steppe" is an opening for the soul and a source of inspiration for traveling both physically and spiritually.