Brave the Wild River

Their contributions to exploration seem groundbreaking, but I wonder what motivated Sevigny to bring their story to light now. Was there a specific moment or discovery that sparked this book?

The descriptions of the wilderness and the dangers felt so real — I kept imagining myself in their boats. How do readers think the authors captured both the thrill and the peril of such explorations?

The narrative feels immersive, but I’m curious about how much creative license was taken. Did the author rely heavily on the women’s own writings or other sources?