"Written in the last years of his life, Reflections from the North Country is often considered Sigurd Olson's most intellectually significant work. In an account alive with anecdote and insight, Olson outlines the wilderness philosophy he developed while working as an outspoken advocate for the conservation of America's natural heritage. Based on speeches delivered at town meetings and government hearings, this book joins The Singing Wilderness and...

The disappearance of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains one of the great unsolved mysteries in maritime history. Michael Schumacher relays in vivid detail the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, its many productive years on the waters of the Great Lakes, its tragic demise, the search effort and investigation, as well as the speculation and the controversy that followed in the wake of the disaster.
Michael Schumacher is the author of six books. He has written...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson come to Minnesota, on the trail of the famous Kensington Rune Stone.

The Great Lakes' treacherous shoals, unpredictable storms, and subzero temperatures have always posed special hazards to mariners-- particularly between 1880 and 1950 before the advent of modern navigational technologies-- and offered ample opportunity for an enterprising sailor to build a salvage business. Designing much of his equipment and honing a keen eye for the risks and rewards of various catastrophes, Captain Tom Reid rose from humble beginnings...