The Protected Place is a timeless and absorbing book. Within the framework of a calendar of the year, the author describes life at her isolated waterfront homestead on Cortes Island, British Columbia. She describes the magnificent land and seascapes, discusses pertinent thoughts on conservation, ecology and modern life, and provides fascinating information about weather, stars, superstition, animals, birds and plants.
Gilean Douglas was born in 1900 and lived to be 93 years. A poet, journalist, naturalist, farmer and feminist, her writing spans almost the entire twentieth century. The Protected Place, her classic depiction of coastal life, was first published in 1979.
Book is in Very Good Plus condition and has been well preserved, being close to Like New condition. The only blemish is slight scuffing on the lower corner of the front cover. Pages are bright and straight, no folds or writing throughout book, and no creases. Covers are sturdy and bind is tight. Book appears barely read. There are sketch illustrations for each chapter.