The Canadian Beaver Book: Fact, Fiction, and Fantasy

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pp. 248, “The Canadian beaver that cute, industrious little bloke, competent engineer and builder, indifferent forester, and amazing water-resource manager is the undisputed symbol of our nation, but just how much is known about the beaver? Many books have been written about the significance of the fur trade a trade on which our politics, way of life, and economy were based. Others talk about the physical characteristics of the beaver and its habitat. Anecdotal material, usually interesting and/or humourous snippets about the beaver, can be found in almost every book written about early Canadian history. All of these works, some great, some good, some forgettable, focus on the beaver in a very specific way on its contribution to our developing economy, to our geography, or on the beaver s significance as a wildlife resource. What has not been produced to date is a comprehensive overview that provides, through illustrative as well as narrative material, a tribute to the animal which has had such an influence on Canada. On issues ranging from patriotism to ecology, the beaver has been coveted as a distinctive and very positive Canadian symbol. This book pays the tribute due the beaver in an informative and fun-to-read format.”