About the book
Fawn Island is a place where crows serve as alarm clocks, white-throated sparrows leave the tracks of their songs upon the evening hush, and chickadees help a woodsman learn to whistle. The island is also a jumping-off place for journeys large and small, earthly and spiritual-to nearby Mallard Island, Gull Island, or Bald Rock, by sea kayak into the wild recesses of sprawling Voyageurs National Park, or on a midnight paddle in which the paddler can reach the silent wilderness of the stars themselves. In his latest book, best-selling author Douglas Wood guides the reader on a deep journey into the heart of the North Woods.For Wood, Fawn Island is not merely a charming wilderness hideaway; it is the entry to realms of thought and meaning as well. From its pine-clad shores he probes for insights into the nature of neighborliness and independence, of community and solitude. Out of an ancient Ojibwe legend comes an exploration of personal loss and life after death. Wood questions the notion of being a \\u201cforce of nature\\u201d and the concept of the passage of time in the context of seemingly eternal trees, lakes, rock ledges, and stars. From beneath the ascending trunks of pines comes an inquiry into the principles of optimism and, finally, a personal response to the eternal question: Is the universe a friendly place?Embedded in the text like roots of the island\\u2019s pines is Wood\\u2019s gentle, self-effacing humor and the author\\u2019s own original pen-and-ink drawings that superbly evoke the poetry and mystery of this \\u201csmall bit of rock and tree,\\u201d this \\u201clucky place\\u201d in the wilderness.
Editions of Fawn Island
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780816631759
- PDF
- ISBN 9780816689293
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Fawn Island is a place where crows serve as alarm clocks, white-throated sparrows leave the tracks of their songs upon the evening hush, and chickadees help a woodsman learn to whistle. The island is also a jumping-off place for journeys large and small, earthly and spiritual-to nearby Mallard Island, Gull Island, or Bald Rock, by sea kayak into the wild recesses of sprawling Voyageurs National Park, or on a midnight paddle in which the paddler can reach the silent wilderness of the stars themselves. In his latest book, best-selling author Douglas Wood guides the reader on a deep journey into the heart of the North Woods.For Wood, Fawn Island is not merely a charming wilderness hideaway; it is the entry to realms of thought and meaning as well. From its pine-clad shores he probes for insights into the nature of neighborliness and independence, of community and solitude. Out of an ancient Ojibwe legend comes an exploration of personal loss and life after death. Wood questions the notion of being a \\u201cforce of nature\\u201d and the concept of the passage of time in the context of seemingly eternal trees, lakes, rock ledges, and stars. From beneath the ascending trunks of pines comes an inquiry into the principles of optimism and, finally, a personal response to the eternal question: Is the universe a friendly place?Embedded in the text like roots of the island\\u2019s pines is Wood\\u2019s gentle, self-effacing humor and the author\\u2019s own original pen-and-ink drawings that superbly evoke the poetry and mystery of this \\u201csmall bit of rock and tree,\\u201d this \\u201clucky place\\u201d in the wilderness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fawn Island about?
Fawn Island is a place where crows serve as alarm clocks, white-throated sparrows leave the tracks of their songs upon the evening hush, and chickadees help a woodsman learn to whistle. The island is also a jumping-off place for journeys large and small, earthly and spiritual-to nearby Mallard Island, Gull Island, or Bald Rock, by sea kayak into the wild recesses of sprawling Voyageurs National Park, or on a midnight paddle in which the paddler can reach the silent wilderness of the stars themselves. In his latest book, best-selling author Douglas Wood guides the reader on a deep journey into the heart of the North Woods.For Wood, Fawn Island is not merely a charming wilderness hideaway; it is the entry to realms of thought and meaning as well. From its pine-clad shores he probes for insights into the nature of neighborliness and independence, of community and solitude. Out of an ancient Ojibwe legend comes an exploration of personal loss and life after death. Wood questions the notion of being a \\u201cforce of nature\\u201d and the concept of the passage of time in the context of seemingly eternal trees, lakes, rock ledges, and stars. From beneath the ascending trunks of pines comes an inquiry into the principles of optimism and, finally, a personal response to the eternal question: Is the universe a friendly place?Embedded in the text like roots of the island\\u2019s pines is Wood\\u2019s gentle, self-effacing humor and the author\\u2019s own original pen-and-ink drawings that superbly evoke the poetry and mystery of this \\u201csmall bit of rock and tree,\\u201d this \\u201clucky place\\u201d in the wilderness.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Fawn Island?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Nature and the natural world: general interest
Where can I read a sample of Fawn Island?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780816631759
How long is Fawn Island and how many pages does it have?
Fawn Island has 192 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Fawn Island?
Douglas Wood
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Fawn Island is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780816631759) and pdf(ISBN 9780816689293)
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