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discovery of old coins, trails and much more are relished as tangible evidence. He also devotes time to some of the legendary inhabitants of the watershed: the renowned filmmaker and naturalist Bill Mason, the bush pilot Ron Bowes and the last of the traditional trappers, Paddy Reynolds. He closes by recounting a 12-day canoe trip from the west tributaries and down the entire river with a variety of bow paddlers. Evening discussions tend to focus on the fate of the river he, and his various companions, cherish and love. As Schaber concludes: “Most.…


are, as am I, convinced that the aquatic reserve is the solution for creating a time out on the future of the Du Moine Valley. It will protect the Valley against corporate forces—hydro, mining, logging, and development—while the rest of us figure out how to share the Valley with the natural inhabitants and each other as a playground, at the same time doing more to create sufficient local employment through the tourist industry. We also want to create this reserve in order to share it with the world.” In his epilogue he lists six actions


we can all take to protecting the watershed, and all other wild places. The Last of the Wild Rivers is a


labour of love by one of Canada’s pre-eminent canoeists and guides. It is superbly researched: full of old photos, illustrations, maps, and thorough endnotes. Most of all, it conveys the personal feelings of the author on a body of water that has been a defining factor of his life. If you like the outdoors or are familiar with the region, an excellent, engaging read.


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