Arctic Circle: Birth and Rebirth in the Land of the Caribou
Robert Leonard Reid
(Author)
Description
An account of the arduous journey the Arctic caribou undertake to give birth to their young.Product Details
Price
$27.95
$25.99
Publisher
David R. Godine Publisher
Publish Date
April 01, 2010
Pages
200
Dimensions
6.1 X 9.0 X 1.0 inches | 1.1 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781567923506
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About the Author
Robert Leonard Reid was a dedicated mountain climber for twenty-five years, a passion that began with his discovery of Sir John Hunt's The Conquest of Everest at the age of sixteen. A former Sierra Club mountaineering leader, he has written three memoirs and over one hundred magazine articles about alpinism, American landscapes, and his own personal philosophy.
Reviews
"As Reid recounts his Arctic sojourns with awe, lyricism, and bemusement, he subtly interlaces inner and outer worlds and traces the circles of struggle and understanding, life and death. Spectacular descriptions, charming wit, and forthright reflections ... " -- Donna Seaman "Booklist"
Reid "eschews dry scientific explanations in favor of poetic and playful descriptions ... This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good travelogue or memoir, and the engaging blend of spiritual and scientific elements ensure a broad appeal." -- Kenrick Vezina "ForeWord Reviews"
Reid "eschews dry scientific explanations in favor of poetic and playful descriptions ... This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys a good travelogue or memoir, and the engaging blend of spiritual and scientific elements ensure a broad appeal." -- Kenrick Vezina "ForeWord Reviews"
