Cabin at Singing River: Building a Home in the Wilderness

Donavon L. Porter is a public-school teacher in Haileybury, Ontario.

This book, which details the adventure of constructing a home in the
wilderness of British Columbia, is an entertaining tale of personal
determination and stamina. The author chose to embark on this project in
the spirit of personal fulfillment. She chose a location that was truly
remote—miles from the nearest road and accessible only by foot and
canoe or by air. As her story unfolds, one catches glimpses of the true
spirit of this adventurer. Relying mostly on her own resources, she
manages to construct her log home against considerable odds. Her
knowledge of construction techniques came mostly from observing others
and from reading books. Due to the inaccessibility of her location, most
materials had to be fashioned using a chain saw and an axe. Undaunted by
this formidable task, she was still able to appreciate the natural
beauty of the wilderness around her. This book has much to offer the
casual reader. Although it will not teach you how to build your own log
home in the wilderness, it might inspire you to dream of the
possibility.