In The Valley Of Headless Men

A non-fiction exploring some of Northern Canada's greatest forgotten mysteries- the stories and legends surrounding the watershed of the South Nahanni River. . Deep in the heart of the Canadian North lies a mysterious valley shrouded in legend. Lured by tales of lost gold, prospectors who enter it tend to lose their heads or vanish without a trace. Some say that the valley is cursed- haunted by an evil spirit whose wailings echo in the canyons. Others claim that it is home to monsters- relics of its prehistoric past. What secrets could the valley be hiding? What mysteries lie buried beneath its misty shroud?

As the disappearances in national parks around the world continues, a group of students and a professor from a university travel to Nahanni National Park in Canada to look into the phenomena, only to learn why a certain area is called "the Valley of Headless Men" for a good reason.

Nahanni National Park is one of last truly wild places on earth. Accessible only by plane, and only when the weather cooperates, it's the perfect place for estranged brothers Joseph and Oscar to have an adventure following the death of their mother. Gillian, Joseph's first love, invites herself along in the spirit of friendship. The park is much more than beautiful. It's mysterious, with legends of giants and hidden, prehistoric animals. And among its few visitors, an outsized number of violent deaths inspire its second, more seductive name. While dreaming of the future, the group finds themselves confronted by the past. Far from home and far from help. In the Valley of the Headless Men. "LP Hernandez is one of the most entertaining and much needed voices in horror fiction's new vanguard." - Brian Keene

The reader is treated to a photo narrative journey down one of the world's most spectacular rivers -- the Nahanni. Located in the Northwest Territories, in Canada's arctic, the Nahanni River's World Heritage Site designation is captured in full color and captivating text. Nahanni Neil's thought-provoking and personal writing style allows the reader to experience Virginia Falls (twice as high as Niagara Falls), the breathtaking beauty surrounding the river and the unique history and culture of the area. A welcome book for the naturalist and outdoor adventurer.

In May 1936, George Dalziel flew far up the Nahanni River to check on Bill Eppler and Joe Mulholland, who were working one of his traplines. He found their cabin burned to the ground and no sign of them anywhere. What had happened to the healthy young men? Had there been an accident, or was a killer on the loose? Dalziel, known as The Flying Trapper, had a successful trapping operation along the Flat, South Nahanni and Liard rivers. Using his small airplane to locate areas rich in marten and beaver, he would leave his men in this wild country and drop in from time to time to check on them and fly out the pelts. The authorities wanted to shut Dal down. So when he saw the burned-down cabin, he knew he was in trouble. In Above the Falls, a suspenseful, fact-based novel, John Harris uses RCMP reports and the testimony of local trappers to paint a vivid picture of a gripping winter chase, an unsolved mystery and a now-vanished lifestyle in the great northern wilderness.

Narrative of author's journey up South Nahanni River, NWT in 1927 and his winter in that region in 1928-29.

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