Witnessing the Badger is a boating adventure story in the spirit of Arthur Ransome or The Hardy Boys novels that will appeal not only to young readers, but nostalgic adults as well. The story covers territory from Ontario's beautiful Georgian Bay to Lake Michigan, with all points in between, and culminates in a terrifying night-time encounter with the Russian Mafia. This classic good vs. evil story will appeal to anyone who has spent time around the water. And for those who have not been in this happy situation, the book invites you to try it. You'll like it.Author Steven Duff has spent a lifetime in and around boats. He maintains and sails a small fleet of classic boats and has "covered the waterfront" under sail on all the Great Lakes and to New York City. Following retirement from a career as a high-school music teacher, Mr. Duff has been active as a writer, with five books and nearly 100 magazine articles to his credit, covering such diverse topics as history, music, and transportation. As well, he is an enthusiastic artist; not surprisingly, his preference is for seascapes "with something interesting sailing past." The father of two adult daughters and grandfather to two young boaters, Steven Duff lives in Parry Sound, Ontario, with his wife Debra and a toy poodle named Bruno.http://sbpra.com/StevenDuff