Tales of an empty cabin Book

"And the dingy, empty cabin was transformed, and took on again something of the glamour of its former days, and seemed once more an enchanted hall of dreams. So that it was no more an abandoned heap of logs and relics, but was once again in all its former glory. And quite suddenly the place that had seemed to be so lonely and deserted was now no longer empty, but all at once was filled with living memories and ghosts from out of the past."—from Tales of an Empty Cabin.

Arriving just in time to coincide with the release of famed director Richard Attenborough's movie on the life of Grey Owl starring Pierce Brosnan, Tales of an Empty Cabin is the most beloved collection of stories written by Grey Owl. Originally published in 1936, this classic collection harkens to a simpler time, a time when we were closer to the natural world around us. This book is a celebration of the pure delight of storytelling and of the bounty of the land.

Grey Owl was both a hearty outdoorsman and a skilled raconteur, and his stories of life in the bush, so beloved by readers then and now, are the perfect companion for a cold winter night or a lazy summer afternoon. In Tales of an Empty Cabin, he offers an eclectic sampling of campfire stories—some are tall tales, while some are drawn directly from the author's own day-to-day life experiences. All are characterized by Grey Owl's unique wit, charm, and passion for nature.

From the struggles and joys of Indian life to a droll account of a river jaunt with a motley collection of roustabouts, there are eerie tales of night terrors and comical escapades. The most enjoyable of all may be the delightful report on the industry and antics of Grey Owl's beloved beavers, Jelly Roll and Rawhide. Like all of Grey Owl's work, this first-hand look at the wonders of the woods shines with goodwill and charm.

About the Author:

Grey Owl was born Archie Belaney in England and at the age of eighteen he emigrated to Canada, adopted an Indian name and lifestyle and lived in the North as a trapper. In the latter years of his life, he became a writer and a conservationist. His books were wildly popular in North America and Britain. When he died suddenly in 1938, at the age of fifty, his English origins were revealed, to the shock of both his readers and his friends.