The Lonely Land

Sigurd F. Olson, The Lonely Land. Hardbound in glassine-protected, price-clipped dust jacket. NY: Knopf, 1971. X, 273 pages. Illustrated, map.  Book fair (some water damage to cover), dust jacket near fine. $9. The Lonely Land by Sigurd F. Olson is a compelling narrative that chronicles the author's 500-mile canoe journey through the remote Churchill and Sturgeon Weir rivers in Saskatchewan, retracing the path of early fur traders and voyageurs. This adventure, undertaken in 1960 with five companions, offers a vivid portrayal of one of North America's last great wildernesses. Olson's lyrical prose captures the challenges and triumphs of navigating these untamed waters, immersing readers in the solitude and beauty of the Canadian Shield.