Somewhere beyond the Salish Sea lived the Stout Men who did the Megin River, and Tibet, and the Amazon. There was Tictac and Poldy, Cliffy and Madame, Captain and Gung, and Papa Smurf, who would die someday, but not yet. These are the stories of where they rushed headlong, towards adventure and suffering, and how it all took place.
Lawrence Winkler is a physician, traveler, and natural philosopher. His molecules have morphed from medicine to manuscript. He lives with Robyn on Vancouver Island and in New Zealand, tending their gardens and vineyards, and dreams.
Stout men, is an anthology of men who get up to a lot of mischief in their lives. From young to old , right through the Middle Ages to the present day. If everyone enjoys a little mirth please read this book. Death Adder
Very interesting traveling tales. Makes you wanting to visit places. More insight that travel guides. Real visit observations versus the usual sugar-coated versions that you get. Hilarious.
Lawrence Winkler is a very creative writer. His stories in this book will inspire adventure and relationship between friends as their journeys are masterly and cleverly written with the inclusion of history, using brilliant decorative and descriptive words that bring you into the moment of adventure. A great and entertaining read!!