BY WELL KNOWN Toronto writer Heather Robertson and the late Melinda McCracken,
Magical, Mysterious Lake of the Woods begins with the geology of the lake and presents
an in-depth look at the regionšs complex history. For example, Robertson, provides
evidence that, rather than being a heroic adventurer, La Verendrye was in fact a nefarious
slave trader, and at least partly responsible for more than a century of regional violence.
This popular history also includes chapters on the Aboriginal, fur trade, settlement, industry
and recreational histories. The lake's moods and seasons are beautifully captured with
superb contemporary photographs, archival paintings and the alluring work of Walter J. Phillips.
Maps of the lake and black and white illustrations round out this visually stunning book.
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