This manual pertains to the Cache Lake Country, a chronicle of life and self-reliance in the great Northern Forest. Authored by John J. Rowlands, this work offers a unique narrative of wilderness living, detailing the joys and exertions of life in the wild. It illustrates practical woodscraft techniques and reveals the serene spirit of a man deeply connected to his surroundings. The book recounts Rowlands' journey into the Canadian wilds, his discovery of a lake he named Cache Lake, and his subsequent construction of a cabin and sustenance from the land. It is a testament to inventiveness, featuring folklore, philosophy, and wisdom about the demands of the woods.
The scope of this manual encompasses a detailed exploration of the experiences and knowledge shared by John J. Rowlands. It serves as a guide to understanding the self-sufficient lifestyle depicted, including practical directions for creating essential items such as moccasins, stoves, shelters, outdoor ovens, and canoes. The manual highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness required for survival and contentment in a remote natural environment. It is intended for readers interested in regional nature, sustainable living, and the profound connection between humanity and the wilderness, offering insights into a life of independence and harmony with the natural world.
The classic chronicle of life and self-reliance in the great Northern Forest, reissued for its many fans
“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.
Author: Rowlands, John J.
Publisher: Countryman Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Cache Lake Country: Or, Life in the North Woods
Pages: 00276 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2017-04-11
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781581574913
Category: Nature : Regional
Category: House & Home : Sustainable Living
The classic chronicle of life and self-reliance in the great Northern Forest, reissued for its many fans
“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.
Author: Rowlands, John J.
Publisher: Countryman Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Cache Lake Country: Or, Life in the North Woods
Pages: 00276 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2017-04-11
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781581574913
Category: Nature : Regional
Category: House & Home : Sustainable Living
