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Ginty's Ghost

A Wilderness Dweller's Dream
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Best-selling author Chris Czajkowski returns with more revelations of life in the far reaches of the Chilcotin. After nearly three decades of wilderness dwelling far from neighbours and roads, with the nearest community accessible only via float plane or days of hiking, Czajkowski purchases a derelict homestead with rough road access at Ginty Creek, an hour's drive south of Anahim Lake. Although the property is mostly swamp and the packrat-infested buildings are uninhabitable, the location affords beautiful views and abundant wildlife and the asking price is within her budget. Ginty Creek was named for Ginty Paul, the eccentric recluse who had previously owned the property. Some locals remember Ginty affectionately, while others feared her volatile temper or refused to step into her house for fear of being served "chicken poop tea". She had an open-door policy to all of her animals the chickens would sleep with her and the bedroom doubled as a maternity ward for dogs, cats, goats and sheep. Intrigued by the stories, Czajkowski tracks down a pile of Ginty's letters and documents. These, combined with many fond, bitter and bizarre anecdotes gleaned from interviews with area residents, are all woven into the account. As Czajkowski chronicles the many challenges of settling into her new home, it becomes clear that she and Ginty have more than just a piece of land in common. They also share a spirit of independence and resourcefulness, as well as an unwavering desire for a solitary life immersed in the spectacular landscapes of British Columbia.

Author Biography:

Chris Czajkowski has lived off the grid in the British Columbia wilderness for the last two decades. Her experiences are recorded in her previous books, Cabin at Singing River, Diary of a Wilderness Dweller, Nuk Tessli, and Snowshoes and Spotted Dick. Her new book, And the River Still Sings, is out Fall 2014 with Caitlin Press. She blogs at WildernessDweller.ca.
Release date Australia
December 6th, 2012
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
50 b&w photographs
Pages
296
Dimensions
155x230x25
ISBN-13
9781550175752
Product ID
20317988

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