John MacDougall's book Saddle, Sledge and Quilt: Pioneer Life on the Saskatchewan River in the Sixties is a fascinating narrative of pioneer life in mid-19th century Canada. The author tells about trials and discoveries on the way to colonization of this beautiful but harsh land. From transporting goods on sleds across snowfields to riders in saddles, from everyday joys to rapid survival in unpredictable conditions - this book transports the reader to the world of brave people who competed with nature and their own destinies in the struggle for survival and prosperity.