Customer Review: One of the best books I have ever read. Well worth it, not overally detailed yet the reader understands clearly what these two boys were up against. Highly recommend
Customer Review: It has been a long time since i have enjoyed a book as much as those written by Farley Mowat. His respect for native cultures and his skill at describing their environment are what make these books so enjoyable and interesting. I will read all of his works--it is well worth the time.
Customer Review: i bought it for my boyfriend, who is an aspiring chef and loves asian cuisine. he loves it - its a beautiful and inspiring book. i wouldn't recommend it for anyone who is just interested in cooking at home.
Customer Review: The story of Louis Riel is both fascinating and important on several counts. He was a martyred champion of the Metis, western Canadian descendants of French trappers/settlers and native Americans who were scorned by the eastern Anglo-Canadian establishment. He was a founder of the province of... more info
Customer Review: The first time I ever read this book was 10 years ago back in highschool when I did a report/essay about man and his struggle in the wilderness. Ever since, it has been a cornerstone for all my books about the North and man's struggle to make a living in it. I though I would write a few lines here... more info
Customer Review: My favorite genre is sci-fi and action, so I found this book a bit slow for my tastes. I bought it to read for a book club to which I belong and I have to admit the book was interesting as a character study, written nicely, and a good cultural study.
Customer Review: I stumbled across this book while looking for something about The Lipstick Killer of Chicago, William Heirens. He, too, is believed to have dismembered at least one victim during his reign of terror from 1945-1946 in Chicago. (His culpability in the crimes is also circumstantial.) Instead, I... more info
