Love of the Wild

A vivid portrait of life in a remote hardwood tract in southwestern Ontario, where a small community of settlers, hunters, and trappers lives by the rhythms of the forest and river. Detailed natural description and seasonal change provide the backdrop for household building, logging bees, hunting and fishing, and the communal rituals that bind neighbors. Practical hardships and sudden dangers—wildfires, harsh winters, and violent encounters—create episodic tensions and tests of skill. Interwoven scenes emphasize resourcefulness, local lore, and the evolving ties of loyalty, rivalry, and companionship that shape daily survival and belonging.