Cache Lake Country: Or, Life in the North Woods

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The classic chronicle of life and self-reliance in the great Northern Forest, now available in audio

“Cache Lake Country is a gem for many reasons – a simple narrative, the ways in which it conveys the work-a-day joys and exertions of life in the wilderness, the woodscraft techniques it illustrates, and the slow and pleasurable way in which the soul of a serene man is revealed.” (The New York Times)

Over half a century ago, John Rowlands set out by canoe into the wilds of Canada to survey land for a timber company. After paddling alone for several days, he came upon “the lake of my boyhood dreams”, which he named Cache Lake because there was stored the best that the north had to offer-timber for a cabin; fish, game, and berries to live on; and the peace and contentment he felt he could not live without. This is his story, containing both folklore and philosophy, with wisdom about the woods and the demand therein for inventiveness. It includes directions for making moccasins, stoves, shelters, outdoor ovens, canoes, and hundreds of other ingenious and useful gadgets.

Listening Length ‏ : ‎ 8 hours and 7 minutes
Author ‏ : ‎ John J. Rowlands
Narrator ‏ : ‎ Keith Sellon-Wright
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tantor Audio
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08562FPPD
Version ‏ : ‎ Unabridged
Program Type ‏ : ‎ Audiobook
Best Sellers Rank: #47,303 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #17 in Sustainable & Green Living #139 in Sustainable Living #147 in Nature Writing & Essays
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Customers find this book to be a wonderfully enjoyable read with excellent writing, and one customer notes it’s written by someone who experienced the wilderness. Moreover, the book provides a wealth of knowledge about life in the woods, with one customer highlighting how it explains the joys and difficulties of each changing month. Additionally, the illustrations receive positive feedback, and customers appreciate the story.