The War Trail of Big Bear is a gripping firsthand account of one of the most dramatic episodes in Canadian history—the Northwest Rebellion of 1885. Written by William Bleasdell Cameron, one of the few white survivors held captive during the conflict, this extraordinary narrative offers a rare and deeply personal perspective on the turbulent frontier of Western Canada. When tensions between Indigenous nations and the Canadian government erupted into violence, Cree leader Big Bear emerged as a central and complex figure in the struggle for justice and survival. Cameron’s memoir recounts his capture and months-long captivity among Big Bear’s band following the Frog Lake Massacre. Rather than portraying events in simplistic terms, Cameron provides vivid descriptions of daily life on the plains, the hardships of frontier existence, and the moral dilemmas faced by both settlers and Indigenous communities during this volatile period. Blending adventure, history, and personal reflection, the book reads like a frontier chronicle—filled with dramatic escapes, tense encounters, and striking portraits of the people who shaped the Canadian West. Cameron’s writing offers an unusually nuanced depiction of Big Bear himself, presenting him not merely as a rebel chief but as a leader navigating impossible circumstances. A classic of Canadian frontier literature, The War Trail of Big Bear remains an essential historical document for readers interested in the Northwest Rebellion, Indigenous–settler relations, and the lived realities of the nineteenth-century prairie. This carefully prepared edition preserves Cameron’s original narrative while making this important historical memoir accessible to modern readers. Perfect for readers interested in: • Canadian history • Indigenous history of the Plains • The Northwest Rebellion of 1885 • Frontier memoirs and captivity narratives • Historical accounts of the Canadian West