Hap Wilson je kanadský průvodce divočinou, jehož rozsáhlé cestování po Kanadě na kánoi ho inspirovalo k napsání mnoha knih. Jeho díla se zaměřují na přírodu a venkov, často s důrazem na ochranu životního prostředí. Wilsonův styl kombinuje dobrodružné vyprávění s hlubokým respektem k přírodnímu světu. Prostřednictvím svých textů a umělecké tvorby sdílí své poznatky o kanadské krajině a jejího významu.
The journey unfolds through the wilderness, showcasing the challenges and joys of nature as experienced by noted environmentalist Hap Wilson. Readers will encounter a vivid tapestry of snags and pitfalls, accompanied by heartfelt moments of mishaps, tears, and laughter, highlighting the profound connection between humanity and the natural world.
Manitoba is a canoeist's paradise with more than 100,000 lakes and rivers flowing through rolling prairie, boreal forests, delta marshlands, rugged Precambrian shield country and northern tundra. Wilson spent four years traversing 2,500 miles of historic fur-trade routes and traditional native water routes to research this book. Wilderness Rivers of Manitoba unlocks the mysteries of navigating this remarkable landscape, providing both regional and international canoeing enthusiasts with essential expedition information. Trips
The tragic Hornby expedition of 1926 follows John Hornby, a self-proclaimed arctic outdoorsman whose survival skills are compromised by past experiences and injuries from World War I. Despite his expressed disillusionment with the north, he recruits his inexperienced cousin, Edgar Christian, and Harold Adlard for a perilous journey into the remote Thelon River area of Canada's Northwest Territories. The story explores themes of hubris, the harsh realities of wilderness survival, and the consequences of underestimating nature.
Set in a post-coronavirus world, the story revolves around Skye Rider, a journalist unknowingly carrying explosive data that could change humanity's future. Alongside her on a fateful flight is Willis Roxton, a HAARP technician entangled in the conspiracy she seeks to expose. After a solar anomaly crashes their plane in the Canadian boreal forest, Skye, Willis, and a young Cree boy named Suki must navigate a rapidly deteriorating society amidst a global infrastructure collapse. Their struggle for survival raises questions about the remnants of civilization.