The Signing Wilderness [Sigurd F. Olson]

A collection of essays centered on the lake and forest region northwest of Lake Superior, in the Quetico–Superior border country where the author lived and traveled. The book is arranged around the progression of the four seasons, with individual chapters reflecting specific experiences, observations, and activities tied to each part of the year.

Olson writes about canoe travel and portage routes, fishing and wildlife, weather and seasonal change, and the practical aspects of living and moving through a roadless landscape. Subjects include forest and bog environments, birds and animals of the region, geological features of the Canadian Shield, and small details of camp and travel life.