A number of years ago, R.D. Lawrence acquired a patch of Ontario wilderness, soon known as «The Place.» Here Lawrence and his wife built a cabin and became immersed in studying the ways of the wild. «The Place» was home to a variety of wildlife, from black bears, wolves, beavers and raccoons through to hawks, snapping turtles and singing mice. Lawrence's desire to learn, fuelled by his keen observation, led to his writing about and photographing life within his small corner of the forest...
The celebrated nature writer R.D. Lawrence tells the story of animals who inhabit the lakeside near his home in the backwoods of Canada. From the smallest water creature to wolves, deer and many, many birds, all are known to him. His sensitivity, enthusiasm and empathy for wildlife, coupled with his detailed understanding of their habits have created an engrossing publication. A sequel to The Place In the Forest , this authoritatively written book conjures up the sounds, smells and the very...
