In five pages the combination of law enforcement and whimsy are examined within the context of the Canadian 'Mounties.' Four sources are cited in the bibliography.
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many others, have had a tendency to demean the Mounties, while also somehow present us with a truth that is inherently possessed in the Mounties. They are a hard breed
who have a very powerful sense of honor and integrity. They are a group of law enforcers whose duties vary widely, and have varied widely throughout history. But, they are
also a seemingly fun loving people who have the ability to make fun of themselves as well. In the following paper we present an overall examination of the Mounties, discussing
their history and their commitment to duty, as well as their lighter side. The Mounties The Mounties were not always a powerful element in Canada, though the end
of the 19th century saw them make a name for themselves, and become a part of Canadian culture. "In June 1874 three hundred mounted policemen, organized along the lines of
a cavalry regiment into six troops of fifty, set off on a 1,200 kilometre overland trek to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Encumbered with several artillery pieces and a
long baggage train that included such items as a portable sawmill, the trip turned into an epic of endurance" (Macleod 39). They were being ordered to advance through the most
difficult terrain and the least traveled terrain in Canada. "The horses suffered so severely that a group of the weakest had to be detached and sent north along a well-established
fur trade route to Fort Edmonton. The rest managed to reach their destination with just enough time in hand to build winter quarters, named Fort Macleod after Assistant Commissioner James
E Macleod" (Macleod 39). Interestingly enough, it was this trek, this journey, that led the Mounties into a position where they established themselves as men of honor and men