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category: Nature
published: Nov 2009
ISBN:9781926812151
publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
imprint: Greystone Books / David Suzuki Foundation

Lakeland

Journeys into the Soul of Canada

by Allan Casey

tagged: lakes, ponds & swamps
Description

"With his gentle, exquisite and sometimes playful prose, Allan Casey conveys a powerful message about the value of Canada's lakes, introduces us to the people who cherish them, and offers both a celebration of and lament for these precious and oft-abused natural treasures." -- Governor General's Award jury

"Once I started the book, I could not put it down. Allan Casey's love of lakes is infectious." -- Canadian Geographic

In this wry, sensual, and entertaining journey into the greatest lake country on earth, Allan Casey encounters cottagers, boat captains, marathon swimmers, Aboriginal fishery managers, hermits, and tourists. Through his sharply drawn characters, lively storytelling, and intimate evocation of wild beauty, he celebrates the rich culture and unsung splendor of Canada's lakeland. Decrying reckless development in a paradise often taken for granted, Casey tempers evangelical outrage with deep compassion. Often humorous, always thought-provoking, Lakeland should find a place in every lakeside cottage, in the corner of every tent.

Nominated for the Saskatchewan Book Award and the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction, Lakeland was the recipient of the prestigious Governor General's Award for Non-Fiction in 2010.

Co-published with the David Suzuki Foundation.

About the Author

Allan Casey is an award-winning journalist whose writing and photography appear in major magazines and newspapers. He is the co-founder of smallredcabin.org, a national forum promoting responsible use of private property in natural areas. He lives in Saskatoon, SK.

Awards
  • Winner, Governor General's Award for Non-Fiction
  • Short-listed, Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction

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