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The Quiet Mountains

Author : Rex Johnson
Publisher : UNM Press
ISBN 13 : 9780826322739
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book The Quiet Mountains written by Rex Johnson and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers who believe as Herman Melville's Ishmael, that "meditation and water are wedded for ever," will be entranced by Rex Johnson, Jr.'s, account of his travels to the upper Bavispe River in Mexico's northern Sierra Madre. Combining travel observations, natural history, ethnography, ecology, and ichthyology, Johnson's narrative plunges the reader into a world that is so far from the twenty-first-century United States that it is difficult to believe how physically close the two countries actually are. Johnson goes in search of an ancient species of trout, the Bavispe, at least 3 million years old. It has been easier for the Bavispe to remain unchanged for millennia than for the human inhabitants of the Sierra Madre to endure for mere centuries. Johnson notes the area's Indian descendants are in the process of becoming modern, and the needs of the ancient trout, dependent on pure, unpolluted water, collide at times with the choices of people scratching out an existence in a challenging environment. The parallel stories from natural and human history are a central theme in Johnson's account of environmental change and its consequences, layered with the personal, contemplative meaning he finds in the quest for the seldom-seen fish.

Beyond the Mountain

Author : Steve House
Publisher : Patagonia
ISBN 13 : 1938340051
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (383 download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Mountain written by Steve House and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2013-10-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does it take to be one of the world's best high-altitude mountain climbers? A lot of fundraising; traveling in some of the world's most dangerous countries; enduring cold bivouacs, searing lungs, and a cloudy mind when you can least afford one. It means learning the hard lessons the mountains teach. Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty. In 2005 Steve and alpinist Vince Anderson pioneered a direct new route on the Rupal Face of 26,600-foot Nanga Parbat, which had never before been climbed in alpine style. It was the third ascent of the face and the achievement earned Steveand Vince the first Piolet d"or (Golden Ice Axe) awarded to North Americans. Steve is an accomplished and spellbinding storyteller in the tradition of Maurice Herzog and Lionel Terray. Beyond the Mountain is a gripping read destined to be a mountain classic. And it

How to Make a Mountain

Author : Amy Huntington
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797217380
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book How to Make a Mountain written by Amy Huntington and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geology and earth science made easy (to learn) and super quick (to read about). You, too, can make a mountain—just grab this nonfiction picture book and start today! DO IT YOURSELF! START TODAY! From shaping peaks and crafting a glacier to nurturing your own plants and animals, these nine simple steps cover everything you need to know to make your very own mountain. In this book, you'll learn how to • Crush a piece of continent into a mountain range; • Freeze and melt glaciers; • Carve ravines, valleys, rivers, and mountain lakes; • Foster plants and develop a fertile layer of soil; and • Fill your mountain with a wide variety of animals that will work together to keep your mountain ecosystems healthy YES—YOU, TOO, CAN MAKE A MOUNTAIN! It is a big job, but it's also a thrilling adventure! Pack your snacks, load up your gear, and get ready for the challenge of a lifetime! *Tectonic plates, tools, and wildlife not included. Some restrictions apply. The authors assume no responsibility for frostbite, landslides, or accidental volcanoes. SCIENCE WITH A PLAYFUL, DIY TWIST: This fun and funny nonfiction picture book humorously encourages readers to get busy making their own mountain ranges. By the end, they will have learned the many steps that ultimately turn a rock into a peak, a slope into a gorge, snow into a glacier, and much more! GREAT FOR BUDDING ENVIRONTMENTALISTS: Once readers have "built" their mountains, their jobs aren't over—because the environment needs caretakers and stewards, of course! With rich back matter and lush illustrations accompanying an engaging text, this picture book is perfect for instilling a love of the natural world in budding scientists, environmental activists, and nature enthusiasts. STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Earth science is a staple classroom subject in all elementary school grades. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators. Perfect for: • Teachers and librarians • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers • Anyone who loves or collects rocks • Lovers of fun, unique approaches to nonfiction and STEM topics • Gift-givers looking for a one-of-a-kind gift that's both funny and educational

Call of the Mountains

Author : Ann Olander
Publisher : Stephens Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1932173463
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Call of the Mountains written by Ann Olander and published by Stephens Press, LLC. This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Southern California's mountain ranges are only partially wilderness, they bring wonder into our daily lives even from a distance. I wrote this book to remind us of this wonder, to champion the mountains' beauty and inspire their protection. In addition, I wrote this book for people around the world to know a seldom heralded dimension of Southern California. Several years ago I couldn't find such a book to show Swiss friends. Also I've always wanted to show our mountains' beauty to friends and relatives across the country, to come and visit them vicariously. Call of the Mountains is for you who can't get to the mountains, but glimpse them from afar and feel their wonder. Last, I wrote this book for you who already know these streams, canyons and peaks. For you, the following pages will jog memories of special places and occasions that are yours alone. My Story -- and the stories of people I met - takes us along trails to historic areas, sparkling waterfalls, pristine meadows and the highest peaks.

Mountain Town

Author : Bonnie Geisert
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547562179
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book Mountain Town written by Bonnie Geisert and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2000-03-28 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last half of the nineteenth century, miners and prospectors flocked to the Rocky Mountains to find their fortunes. In the wake of this boom, small towns sprouted up wherever the precious ore could be found. Some of these small towns, born of the gold rush, still exist today. This, the third in a series about small-town life, once again turns the commonplace activities of townsfolk into a fascinating account of Americana. Exquisite etchings and spare text are carefully interwoven to create a vivid portrait of life in a mountain town, from snow that comes all year round to Fourth of July celebrations and football games in the fall. Children and adults alike will marvel at the incredibly detailed, panoramic hand-colored etchings that communicate change and the passing of time on each page.

The Mountains Are Calling

Author : Kate Cavett
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1732333300
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (323 download)

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Download or read book The Mountains Are Calling written by Kate Cavett and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-07-22 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quiet novella, The Mountains Are Calling is a first person narrative about muddling through questions about life, work, and love. The narrator, only known as Zois, sets herself on a month long sojourn in the Ozark Mountains in search of a sense of peace and balance in a life that feels like it is out of control. Through a series of chance happenings and candid conversations, she finds awareness and comes to the realization that life is a series of choices, some easy, some hard, and happiness is sometimes found in letting go.

Mountains of Spices

Author : Hannah Hurnard
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414371322
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Mountains of Spices written by Hannah Hurnard and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-05-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An allegory of the nine spices mentioned in Song of Solomon compared with the nine fruits of the Spirit.

Genesis, Structure, and Meaning in Gary Snyder's Mountains and Rivers Without End

Author : Anthony Hunt
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
ISBN 13 : 0874174767
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book Genesis, Structure, and Meaning in Gary Snyder's Mountains and Rivers Without End written by Anthony Hunt and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Gary Snyder’s long poem Mountains and Rivers Without End was published in 1996, it was hailed as a masterpiece of American poetry. Anthony Hunt offers a detailed historical and explicative analysis of this complex work using, among his many sources, Snyder’s personal papers, letters, and interviews. Hunt traces the work’s origins, as well as some of the sources of its themes and structure, including Nō drama; East Asian landscape painting; the rhythms of storytelling, chant, and song; Jungian archetypal psychology; world mythology; Buddhist philosophy and ritual; Native American traditions; and planetary geology, hydrology, and ecology. His analysis addresses the poem not merely by its content, but through the structure of individual lines and the arrangement of the parts, examining the personal and cultural influences on Snyder’s work. Hunt’s benchmark study will be rewarding reading for anyone who enjoys the contemplation of Snyder’s artistry and ideas and, more generally, for those who are intrigued by the cultural and intellectual workings of artistic composition.

The Mountains and Other Nature Sketches

Author : Olin Alfred Curtis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book The Mountains and Other Nature Sketches written by Olin Alfred Curtis and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Mountain

Author : Paul Yoon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501154087
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Mountain written by Paul Yoon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two brothers living in the mountains of West Virginia describe their family, home, and favorite pastimes.

Travel Guide of Mountains in China

Author : Ni Hao
Publisher : DeepLogic
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Travel Guide of Mountains in China written by Ni Hao and published by DeepLogic. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the volume of ''Travel Guide of Mountains in China'' among a series of travel books (''Travelling in China''). Its content is detailed and vivid.

The Heart of the Mountains

Author : Pepper Basham
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1636093272
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book The Heart of the Mountains written by Pepper Basham and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-01 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can their hearts overcome the darkness of the mountains? To escape a forced marriage, Cora Taylor travels from England to the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of her brother, who is working as a teacher in a mission school. She hopes to find a place where her nursing skills and independent ideas will be accepted and appreciated, but nothing prepares her for the wild mixture of isolation, community, brokenness, and hope within these mountains…or in the person of Jeb McAdams. Returning from the devastation of World War 1 emotionally damaged, Jeb McAdams struggles against the rampant mountain alcoholism to soothe his nightmares. It’s easy to hide within the mountains, or it was, before Cora Taylor arrived. Now, she seems to show up at every turn, bringing her modern ideas, curiosity, and beautiful eyes with her. Bound by their shared war history, the pair develop an unlikely friendship, which unexpectedly hints to something more. But when Cora’s desire to help the women of the mountains crosses an unspoken line, will Jeb be able to protect this feisty flatlander from the wrath of the mountain men or will he end up losing much more than his heart?

Behind the Mountains

Author : Edwidge Danticat
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338841564
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book Behind the Mountains written by Edwidge Danticat and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lyrical and poignant coming-of-age story about one girl's immigration experience, as she moves from Haiti to New York City, by award-winning author Edwidge Danticat. It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are going off in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. During a visit from her home in rural Haiti, Celiane Espérance and her mother are nearly killed. Looking at her country with new eyes, Celiane gains a fresh resolve to be reunited with her father in Brooklyn, New York. The harsh winter and concrete landscape of her new home are a shock to Celiane, who witnesses her parents' struggle to earn a living and her brother's uneasy adjustment to American society, and at the same time encounters her own challenges with learning and school violence. National Book Award finalist Edwidge Danticat weaves a beautiful, honest, and timely story of the American immigrant experience in this luminous novel about resilience, hope, and family.

Reading the Mountains of Home

Author : John Elder
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674748880
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book Reading the Mountains of Home written by John Elder and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small farms once occupied the heights that John Elder calls home, but now only a few cellar holes and tumbled stone walls remain among the dense stands of maple, beech, and hemlocks on these Vermont hills. Reading the Mountains of Homeis a journey into these verdant reaches where in the last century humans tried their hand and where bear and moose now find shelter. As John Elder is our guide, so Robert Frost is Elder's companion, his great poem "Directive" seeing us through a landscape in which nature and literature, loss and recovery, are inextricably joined. Over the course of a year, Elder takes us on his hikes through the forested uplands between South Mountain and North Mountain, reflecting on the forces of nature, from the descent of the glaciers to the rush of the New Haven River, that shaped a plateau for his village of Bristol; and on the human will that denuded and farmed and abandoned the mountains so many years ago. His forays wind through the flinty relics of nineteenth-century homesteads and Abenaki settlements, leading to meditations on both human failure and the possibility for deeper communion with the land and others. An exploration of the body and soul of a place, an interpretive map of its natural and literary life, Reading the Mountains of Home strikes a moving balance between the pressures of civilization and the attraction of wilderness. It is a beautiful work of nature writing in which human nature finds its place, where the reader is invited to follow the last line of Frost's "Directive," to "Drink and be whole again beyond confusion."

Nick Whiffles, Or, The Man of the Mountains

Author : Nick Whiffles
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nick Whiffles, Or, The Man of the Mountains written by Nick Whiffles and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

One Hundred Mountains of Japan

Author : Kyūya Fukada
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824847857
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book One Hundred Mountains of Japan written by Kyūya Fukada and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The more deeply you go into a long-held tradition, the more secrets and surprises it yields up. Mighty Ontake is like that. The mountain’s inexhaustible treasury of riches is like some endless storybook with its pages uncut. As one follows the rambling plot along, one is always looking forward to reading more. Every page yields things never found in other books. Ontake is that kind of mountain.” One Hundred Mountains is that kind of book. “Nowhere in the world do people hold mountains in so much regard as in Japan,” observed the author, Kyūya Fukada, in the afterword to his most famous work. “Mountains have played a part in Japanese history since the country’s beginnings, and they manifest themselves in every form of art. For mountains have always formed the bedrock of the Japanese soul.” In One Hundred Mountains, Fukada pays tribute to his favorite summits. Published in 1964, the book became an instant classic. Consisting of one hundred short essays, each celebrating one notable mountain and its place in Japan’s traditions, the book is an elegantly written eulogy to the landscape, literature, and history that define a people. More recently, Japan’s national broadcasting company has turned it into a memorable TV series. Fukada himself was bemused by his book’s success: “In the end, the one hundred mountains represent my personal choice and I make no claims for them beyond that.” Yet, half a century after he set down those words, his mountains have become a cultural institution. Marked on every hiking map and enshrined in scores of spin-off books, his One Hundred Mountains are today firmly embedded in the mountain traditions they grew out of. Now available in English for the first time, One Hundred Mountains of Japan will serve as a vade mecum to the Japanese mountains for a new cohort of hikers and mountaineers. It will also open up novel territories for students of Japan’s literature, folklore, religions, and mountaineering history—in short, for mountain-lovers everywhere.

The Mountains of California

Author : John Muir
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3387336071
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book The Mountains of California written by John Muir and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.