North Writers I: A Strong Woods Collection

by John Henricksson

An anthology of works devoted to the splendor of the woods surrounding the western shore of Lake Superior explores the area's natural beauty and cultural diversity

312 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Amy Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely collection of short essay/memoir writings from a highly specific part of the American (and Canadian) landscape. A variety of voices and experiences are present here. Some of the pieces feel dated for the modern reader while others remain poignant and fresh. If you have love for the north woods, you'll find something to enjoy at some point in this book. I would recommend reading it in small bites at a time. The volume is split between nature-focused writings and more human encounters--my preference was for the former.

[Chris Norbury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful, small slices of life in the North woods, primarily the Boundary Waters/Quetico area of northeastern MN's Arrowhead region. Filled with essays and short histories from notable outdoor/nature writers like Sigurd Olson, Justine Kerfoot, Calvin Rutstrum, Les Blacklock, Sam Cook, and Lynn Rogers.

What makes this book special is the fact that all these writers live(d) and work in the Arrowhead, so their comments are real, authentic, and detail-specific. An enjoyable read for any fan of northern Minnesota life. It matters not that the book was published in 1991. All the stories are timeless.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!