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Bill's stories come from the Canoe Country, which includes today's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageur National Park, and Quetico Provincial Park. They aren't just dull facts of the past. In fact, they're filled with elements that still attract us to this wilderness area, like wolf howls, sparkling water, storms, solitude, stillness, adventurous endeavors, relics of old days, campfires, and camaraderie. Take this book on your next canoe trip and imagine Bill is with you, telling tales of lumberjacks and trappers, border - surveying, bush - plane flying when it was new, camping before nylon, plastic, and freeze - dried food, and hunting and fishing where success meant a meal and failure meant hunger. Find stories about the places you'll visit such as Curtain Falls, Prairie Portage, Granite River, Knife Lake, Basswood, Saganaga, and many more. Know that the spirit of those who loved this place lives on as modern paddlers discover this wonderful country. This book is a Midwest Book Awards Finalist in History. The Midwest Book Awards honor creativity, overall quality, and a book's unique contribution to its subject. An editorial review says, 'The feisty Bill Magie gives today's Canoe Country travelers an invaluable and entertaining look into the past wilderness. Reading Bill's stories makes you wish you could've shared a campfire with him 70 years ago. Thanks to Dave Olesen, you almost can.' It's written by Dave Olesen and illustrated by Bill Nelson.
Using this book is easy. Just bring it along on your canoe trip. As you paddle through the beautiful Canoe Country, read the stories and let your imagination take you back in time. There aren't many specific things to be careful about. Just make sure to keep the book dry, especially if you're out in the elements. When it comes to maintenance, if the book gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a dry cloth. Store it in a cool, dry place when you're not using it. This way, you can enjoy the wonderful tales of Bill Magie for many trips to come.
