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Quetico: Near to Nature's Heart |
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| Format | Softcover | |
| Catalogue No. | 978-1-55488-396-7 | |
| Pages | 288 | |
| Language | English only | |
| Price | $35.00 | |
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Written by Jon Nelson. Published by Dundurn Press, 2009. Description: |
| The area that became Quetico Park in northwestern Ontario
celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2009. Long recognized as a gem among parks,
Quetico contains some of the largest stands of old-growth red and white pine in
Canada, as well as a diversity of fascinating lichens, carnivorous plants in
specialized habitats, and many species of orchids. In Quetico: Near to Nature's Heart, author Jon Nelson presents an insightful look into Quetico's natural history as he examines the adaptations that have allowed moose, white-tailed deer, wolves, and other mammals to survive. The human history of the park is also explored, beginning with the Ojibwa living there when the area was designated as a park, followed by accounts of trappers, loggers, miners, park rangers, and poachers. Beginning with the retreat of the glaciers, the author combines his thorough research into Quetico's long and varied history with the threads of his own extensive involvement with the park. The result is a splendid tribute to a very special place. |
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