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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An anthology of short stories about the North American wilderness"--
"A dazzling collection of short stories about North American outdoor life—both classic and contemporary—from James Fenimore Cooper and Jack London to Margaret Atwood and Anthony Doerr and many more. The North American landscape, in its rich and rugged variety, has inspired an equally wide and deep range of fiction over the past centuries. Diana Fuss has gathered a rich collection...
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Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"With her first book, Will to Wild, Shelby shares all she's witnessed and learned in her years covering adventurers. It's the book she wishes she'd had when she first felt the urge to leap from familiar to wild terrain. The one that takes you step-by-stepfrom the first inkling of inspiration for your own wild idea through fear and self-doubt and on to the finish line. In these pages, you will find stories with practical tips and tactics from world-famous...
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Calling all campers! These handy projects will help you set up camp like never before. Turn a plastic bag into an outdoor shower. Sew a cozy sleeping bag. Craft a case to protect your cell phone from water. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"--
Author
Publisher
Milkweed Editions
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From adventurers and educators Dave and Amy Freeman, a passionate and beautifully illustrated account of a year in the Boundary Waters.The Boundary Waters are one of our national treasures, yet their existence has been consistently threatened. When the Freemans learned of mining in the areas watershed, they decided to take actionby spending a year in the wilderness. This book tells the story of their adventure in northern Minnesota: of loons whistling...
Series
Foxfire volume 3
Publisher
Anchor Press
Pub. Date
[1975]
Language
English
Description
Interviews and essays describe the way of life and crafts of pioneer America still surviving in the Appalachian region.
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Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Pub. Date
1985.
Language
English
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"Max Fleischmann is known for his wealth from the family yeast empire and his philanthropy. But more interesting is the accounts of his adventures starting with a 1906 expedition in an auxiliary sailing ship to within 600 miles of the North Pole, his safari into British East Africa in 1907, his rugged pack trip into the Cassiar Mountains of British Columbia in 1908 and his hunting trip to the Alaskan Islands in 1909. "-- Provided by Amazon.com.
50) Sunrise
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Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
c2008 [2013]
Language
English
Description
This story of betrayal and redemption earned Oscars at the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929 for the most 'Unique And Artistic Picture,' Best Actress and Best Cinematography. The love and loyalty of a farmer and his wife are put to the ultimate test in this classic silent film.
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Publisher
Experiment
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
When writer and navigator Tristan Gooley journeys outside, he sees a natural world filled with clues. The roots of a tree indicate the suns direction; the Big Dipper tells the time; a passing butterfly hints at the weather; a sand dune reveals prevailing wind; the scent of cinnamon suggests altitude; a budding flower points south. To help you understand nature as he does, Gooley shares more than 850 tips for forecasting, tracking, and more, gathered...
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Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Rediscover nature's hidden signs as you delve into the amazing science of natural navigation. Meet two young adventurers, as they discover the joy of finding their way using nature's clues. From worms, honeybees, and spiders to trees, flowers, and clouds, young adventurers are shown what to look and listen for wherever they are--whether in the back garden, a vast meadow, or the open sea"--
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