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Nature Lakes, Ponds & Swamps

Lakeland

Journeys into the Soul of Canada

by (author) Allan Casey

Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Initial publish date
Nov 2009
Category
Lakes, Ponds & Swamps, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781553653080
    Publish Date
    Sep 2009
    List Price
    $29.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781926812151
    Publish Date
    Nov 2009
    List Price
    $14.95

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"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

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

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Allan Casey's profile page

Awards

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

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