When the newly formed Northwest Mounted Police marched west in 1874, Canada was a young country with vast and wild western territories. This is an exciting account of the turbulent early days of the Force. The book tells not only of the larger-than-life characters who were instrumental in peace-making with Native peoples, but also sheds light on the unsung heroes who risked and sometimes lost their lives travelling incredible distances across the frozen North to save lives and enforce justice. The book vividly illustrates why the RCMP has become such an enduring Canadian symbol.