I have loved this book since the 1960s
I found this book in my high school library and bought a hardcover which I just placed in my new bookshelf. The stories of a "timber cruiser" and his friends, Chief Tibeash and Hank (who illustrated the book). It has long been a staple which my brother loved as well. I could not live as simply as Roelands does, but he has taught me a great deal. Growing up on a lake in the summers helped. Going into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and into the Quetico as a young man became delightful though I did not relate the two at the time. I learned a great deal from this book and heartily recommend it to anyone. ANY ONE.