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Amidst the French & Indian War in 1759, Robert Rogers and 140 men set out to attack the village of Saint Francis on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River. They were America's first special forces, a uniquely trained light infantry unit specializing in unconventional warfare. The assault on Saint Francis and subsequent retreat quickly became the stuff of legend however. With French pursuit close behind and combatting weather, starvation and ca...

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Two college friends, Sam Brakeley and Andy Rougeot, embark upon a 39-day canoe trip on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail through New England. Rapids, wildlife, and mishaps all add spice to their 740-mile journey, but it is the unique flavor of northern New England and the eclectic individuals who populate the region that make it singularly memorable.

In 1775, Benedict Arnold and an army of 1100 set off into the Maine wilderness. Enduring floods, frostbite, desertion and starvation, they traversed over 300 miles of untraveled wilderness. While ultimately unsuccessful in their attack on Quebec City, Arnold and his men were lauded as "indefatigable" and "famine-proof" for their courageous feat. In 2013, author Sam Brakeley sets out to re-create their journey. While easily evading starvation a...