The St. Lawrence - Henry Beston

The Saint Lawrence

A vast waterway, frontier, and gateway to North America, the St. Lawrence River played a vital role in shaping Canada as we know it today. But as writer and naturalist Henry Beston reminds us, this great passage has far more historical significance than the flora and fauna of its waters and banks. Traveling along the river more than 70 years ago, Beston expertly observed its natural environment while researching the largest study of the country and its people ever written. Illustrated with sketches by A. Y. Jackson of the Group of Seven, The St. Lawrence quickly became one of the most beloved titles in the Rivers of America series when it was first published in 1942.