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This book not only tells the story of a remarkable individual's life but also delves into the complexities of surviving and thriving in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul McKendrick has a talent for bringing his subjects to life, inviting readers to explore the intricate relationships between humans and the environment. 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It had been the hideout of a fugitive known as the Bushman—real name John Bjornstrom—who had been arrested the previous winter after raiding cabins in the area for supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after the cave was discovered, and before it was imploded by local authorities, author Paul McKendrick was able to explore the nine-hundred-square-foot bachelor pad. Its elaborate construction left the impression that the occupant was more than just a common thief with a preference for uncommon living arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNearly two decades later, McKendrick set out to better understand what led the Bushman to the cave. \u003ci\u003eThe Bushman's Lair\u003c\/i\u003e is the culmination of numerous interviews, reviews of RCMP and court transcripts, declassified US government files, and McKendrick's own adventures in the Shuswap. The resulting book follows Bjornstrom's circuitous path: a child of Romani refugees raised by nature lovers from Norway; a bizarre, top-secret US government program that recruited individuals with supposed psychic abilities; an investigation into the infamous Bre-X mining scandal that led to an alleged hit list; and an ardent mission to safeguard vulnerable youth from abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some mysteries remain unsolved, McKendrick's exploration of Bjornstrom's story is an unexpectedly moving and unforgettable account of a man who decided to pursue a quest with boundless commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReminiscent of John Vaillant's \u003ci\u003eThe Golden Spruce\u003c\/i\u003e and Jon Krakauer's \u003ci\u003eInto the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, this fascinating portrait of a far-from-ordinary fugitive makes for a page-turning read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846027989228,"sku":"9781550179224","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25613433482739.jpg?v=1758903314"},{"product_id":"scrubbing-the-sky-by-paul-mckendrick-9781773272085","title":"Scrubbing the Sky","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist for the Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction Alberta Literary Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn in-depth look at the people and the science behind our attempts to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere with direct air capture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on interviews with stakeholders at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Paul McKendrick's investigation traces more than 20 years of technological development with direct air capture. 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