
THE FOREST - BY - STEWART EDWARD WHITE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE FOREST
I. THE CALLING.
II. THE SCIENCE OF GOING LIGHT.
III. THE JUMPING-OFF PLACE.
IV. ON MAKING CAMP.
V. ON LYING AWAKE AT NIGHT.
VI. THE 'LUNGE.
VII. ON OPEN-WATER CANOE TRAVELLING.
In the deep chill of a February snowstorm, a seasoned woodsman feels a restless pull toward the untamed north. The whisper of distant place‑names—Mattágami, Peace River, the Hills of Silence—stirs his imagination and sets a plan in motion. He begins to gather maps, a modest rifle, and a notebook, arranging a modest convoy for a journey that promises both solitude and discovery.
The narrative follows his careful preparation to travel light, a philosophy that pits his own resourcefulness against the raw forces of the forest. As he leaves the comforts of town behind, the early stages of his trek reveal the stark beauty of frozen rivers, the quiet of pine‑laden valleys, and the subtle challenges of navigating a landscape that demands respect. Listeners are invited to share his quiet awe and the timeless test of measuring one’s own grit against nature’s indifferent pulse.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (294K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2005-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1873–1946
Adventure, wilderness, and a deep curiosity about the unseen run through these pages. Known for vivid outdoor stories and later for spiritual writings, this American author brought the American West to life for a wide early-20th-century readership.
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