This book by Clayton Klein covers various canoe-camping experiences in the mid 20th century that the writer had paddling "north of the 60th parallel".  I found a copy of this, signed by the author, sitting in the lobby library of Selwyn Lake Lodge, up on the Saskatchewan/NW Territories border.  That lodge is actually mentioned in the book as a kind of jumping off or re-fueling point for any number of trips into The Wild.

Most of Clayton Klein's annual trips into the far north seemed to have some sort of theme or quest involved with them.  For instance, one trip he sets out to find the remains of an alleged Japanese radio transmitting station.  On another, he searches for a mysterious spiritual place for several of the 1st Nation peoples.  [I think this guy might have been QPassage's grandpappy].

I found Klein's accounts entertaining, full of history & legend, informative re: local cultures AND re: paddling in & dealing with the especially challenging conditions to be found in the far north.  It details his struggles with personal injury, getting lost, etc.  I also found the book quite encouraging.  As I recall, this old boy was doing such trips even as he approached age 70!  He did quite a number of these trips with various family members, especially his son.

As the title implies, there IS a "Cold Summer Wind I" out there somewhere.  I hope to get my hands on it soon to resume the adventures!

Also, it whets my whistle for what might "follow" Quetico, if the conditions or the crowds there
become bothersome.

Jimbo   8-)