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- 9781941821732
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
West Margin Press
ISBN-10
1941821731
ISBN-13
9781941821732
eBay Product ID (ePID)
210310527
Product Key Features
Book Title
Journeys to the Far North
Number of Pages
254 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Canada / General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Wilderness, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Environmentalists & Naturalists, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa), Regional, Historical
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Travel, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-006569
Reviews
"There has been no more sensitive and understanding observer and interpreter of wilderness and wildlife, or of Arctic regions, than Olaus Murie. The publication of his JOURNEYS TO THE FAR NORTH is a unique event for those who regard wild creatures and wild plants in their wildlands homes as essential parts of life. As a scientist, prose-poet, and artist, his presentations were always instructive, honest, and vivid. He was also a competent wilderness man enjoying the adventure of exploring 'big country.' At the same time, he had the rare capacity to discover more in an acre than most of us see in many square miles. His writings bring out these qualities along with a charming sense of humor and a deep appreciation of human values."--George Marshall, President (1970-71), The Wilderness Society
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
917.1904
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Foreword by Victor B. Scheffer Preface by Margaret E. MurieIntroduction by Donald O. Murie I. EXPERIENCES IN THE ARCTICHudson Bay and Labrador1. Up to Great Whale River 2. A Winter in Eskimo Land 3. Nastapoka and Northward 4. The Labrador Peninsula Alaska: The Early Years5. In Search of the Caribou 6. With Dogs Around Denali 7. Pooto and His Family 8. Nest Life on the Tundra Alaska: The Later Years9. Exploring the Brooks Range 10. Flowers on Ice II. OBSERVATIONS ON THE ARCTICThe Land and the Wildlife11. Where Is the Arctic? 12. South for the Winter 13. The Protection of Color The Meaning for Man14. From Nansen's Diary 15. Music of the Spheres Biographical Note Pronunciation Guide to Native Words Glossary Index
Synopsis
First published ten years after Olaus J. Murie's death, here is an engaging firsthand description of the North American Arctic-from Hudson Bay and Labrador to the Yukon Territory in Canada and the Brooks Range of Alaska-as it was as seen by a perceptive naturalist whose adventures there spanned almost half a century., First published ten years after Olaus J. Murie's death, here is an engaging firsthand description of the North American Arctic--from Hudson Bay and Labrador to the Yukon Territory in Canada and the Brooks Range of Alaska--as it was as seen by a perceptive naturalist whose adventures there spanned almost half a century., Olaus J. Murie took his first field trip as a biologist to the Hudson Bay region in 1914, observing the land and the wildlife, and learning the ways of the native people of the North. Later expeditions took him to Labrador and many part of Alaska, a land he came to know well and love deeply.What Murie experienced on these travels was recorded in the sketchbooks and journal that he always carried with him. Along with his fascinating collection of photographs, they form the basis for a narrative that combines a scientist's eye for detail and a naturalist's reverence for wilderness.Whether dogsledding, shooting rapids in a canoe, or dancing with Aleut Eskimos, Murie had a passion for discovery and conservation that enlivens every page of JOURNEYS TO THE FAR NORTH., Olaus J. Murie took his first field trip as a biologist to the Hudson Bay region in 1914, observing the land and the wildlife, and learning the ways of the native people of the North. Later expeditions took him to Labrador and many part of Alaska, a land he came to know well and love deeply. What Murie experienced on these travels was recorded in the sketchbooks and journal that he always carried with him. Along with his fascinating collection of photographs, they form the basis for a narrative that combines a scientist's eye for detail and a naturalist's reverence for wilderness. Whether dogsledding, shooting rapids in a canoe, or dancing with Aleut Eskimos, Murie had a passion for discovery and conservation that enlivens every page of JOURNEYS TO THE FAR NORTH.
LC Classification Number
F1090.5.M87 2015
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- 4***- (20)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseShipping as expected. Package was double-wrapped with the book inside. Plastic ip bag. Item as described. Valuable reference to troop leading in Europe during the late 1950s.
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- n***n (218)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseThe item was carefully packaged and shipped promptly with care. It came as described in great condition and the seller offered the item at a great value. The seller was also very friendly! I’m so happy to have this in my collection thank you so much!Millennium Actress (DVD, 2003) Japan Grand Prize Winner Film (#116495753262)