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Tour the Twilight Saga Book One--The Olympic Peninsula

Author : C. D. Miller
Publisher : First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN 13 : 1622876008
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book Tour the Twilight Saga Book One--The Olympic Peninsula written by C. D. Miller and published by First Edition Design Pub.. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour the Twilight Saga Book One is the first of four guidebooks designed to help you travel to Twilight-Saga-related sites. Book One takes Twilighters to the real-world places mentioned in Stephenie Meyer's novels, places found within the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State (USA). Visit www.TourTheTwilightSaga.com to learn more about Tour the Twilight Saga travel guidebooks. Read a Free Sample of Book One, peruse its Table of Contents, and access the free TwiTips and Twi Travel Supplements. Forks, Washington, became the primary setting for Stephenie Meyer's first novel, Twilight, after she Googled, "What place has the most rainfall in the U.S.?" Her reaction after finding Forks: "It couldn't have been more perfect if I had named it myself." The Quileute Nation Reservation is home to several Twilight-Saga-related points of interest that aren't included in Twilight bus tours--such as the magnificent tide pools that Bella loved so much. We'll take you to as many of these sites as you wish to visit. Seattle, Washington, is the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula. It's also the birthplace of Victoria's newborn army and the home of J. Jenks. In Port Angeles, Washington, you can relive Bella and Edward's first date at the real-world Bella Italia Restaurant (and nosh on Bella's Mushroom Ravioli), then visit other Twilight-related sites, such as the movie theater frequented by Forks' teens. Tour the Twilight Saga Book One is the only travel guidebook you'll need to purchase in order to plan and enjoy the most Twilicious holiday possible! No other single source--no Internet website or previously published guidebook--provides as much Twi-important information in one place. Even if you're not yet ready to embark upon a Twilight Saga trip, each Tour the Twilight Saga travel guidebook is fun to read! Nowhere else will you find such interesting information about each and every Twilight-related site. Tour the Twilight Saga travel guidebooks are part of the A Novel Holiday Travel Guidebook family. www.ANovelHoliday.com

Tour the Twilight Saga Book One-

Author : Charly D. Miller
Publisher : Novel Holiday
ISBN 13 : 9781938285226
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Tour the Twilight Saga Book One- written by Charly D. Miller and published by Novel Holiday. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour the Twilight Saga Book One is the first of four guidebooks designed to help you travel to Twilight-Saga-related sites. Book One takes Twilighters to the real-world places mentioned in Stephenie Meyer's novels, places found within the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State (USA).

Tour the Twilight Saga Book Three

Author : Charly D. Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781938285240
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Tour the Twilight Saga Book Three written by Charly D. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Tour the Twilight Saga Book Three--Oregon and Washington, the third of four guidebooks designed to help Twilighters travel to Twilight-Saga-related sites. Book Three takes you to the fabulous film sites found in Oregon and Washington. Washington's film sites are located outside the Olympic Peninsula covered in Book One, home to the places mentioned in Stephenie Meyer's novels. On the website you'll find Book Three's Table of Contents and a directory of TwiTips available online, for free. www.TourTheTwilightSaga.com

Twilight

Author : Stephenie Meyer
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316007447
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Twilight written by Stephenie Meyer and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007-07-18 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" and redefined romance for a generation (New York Times). Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife -- between desire and danger. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite. It's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. "People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time "A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times

Twilight Tours

Author : George Beahm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781599290362
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Twilight Tours written by George Beahm and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Twilight Tours" is a photographic tour of Forks, Washington, the setting of Stephenie Meyer's phenomenally popular Twilight books and film. Included are 90 photos composed by noted photographer Beahm, who also contributes the accompanying text.

The Twilight Saga Complete Collection

Author : Stephenie Meyer
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316182931
Total Pages : 2336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book The Twilight Saga Complete Collection written by Stephenie Meyer and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 2336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning set, complete with five editions of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella, makes the perfect gift for fans of the bestselling vampire love story. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, The Twilight Saga capture the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires

Midnight Sun

Author : Stephenie Meyer
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316592250
Total Pages : 727 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Midnight Sun written by Stephenie Meyer and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love. An instant #1 New York Times BestsellerAn instant #1 USA Today BestsellerAn instant #1 Wall Street Journal BestsellerAn instant #1 IndieBound BestsellerApple Audiobook August Must-Listens Pick "People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time "A literary phenomenon." -- New York Times

Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition

Author : Stephenie Meyer
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0349002495
Total Pages : 1650 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition written by Stephenie Meyer and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 1650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Twilight! This special double-feature book includes the classic novel, Twilight, and a bold and surprising reimagining, Life and Death, by Stephenie Meyer. This edition features nearly 400 pages of new content as well as exquisite new cover art. Readers will relish experiencing the deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful love story of Bella and Edward through fresh eyes. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its first publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The novel was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best-Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. The Twilight Saga, which also includes New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella, and The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide, has sold nearly 155 million copies worldwide.

Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip

Author : Allison Williams
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1612387624
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip written by Allison Williams and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this full-color guide, Seattle resident Allison Williams shares expert tips for road tripping through Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Offering shorter options like the Portland Loop and a route between Seattle and Vancouver, Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip is perfect for all travelers. Detailed driving instructions tell you how far you’ll have to drive, how long it will take, and which highways you’ll need to follow—including information on alternate routes and the best places to stop along the way. Day-by-day itinerary suggestions tell you the best ways to spend your time: The 17-Day Northwest Route Three Days in Seattle Two Days in Vancouver One Day in Victoria Two Days on the Olympic Peninsula One Day on the Oregon Coast Two Days in Portland Two Days in Central Oregon Two Days in Washington Wine Country One Day in Mount Rainier National Park Easy-to-use maps keep you oriented along the way and prepare you for your trip through the Pacific Northwest.

The Final Forest

Author : William Dietrich
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295802251
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (958 download)

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Download or read book The Final Forest written by William Dietrich and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2011 Outstanding Title, University Press Books for Public and Secondary School Libraries Winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award Before Forks, a small town on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, became famous as the location for Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight book series, it was the self-proclaimed “Logging Capital of the World” and ground zero in a regional conflict over the fate of old-growth forests. Since Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William Dietrich first published The Final Forest in 1992, logging in Forks has given way to tourism, but even with its new fame, Forks is still a home to loggers and others who make their living from the surrounding forests. The new edition recounts how forest policy and practices have changed since the early 1990s and also tells us what has happened in Forks and where the actors who were so important to the timber wars are now. For more information on the author to to: http://williamdietrich.com/

Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 178868740X
Total Pages : 808 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Washington wine country, hop a ferry to the San Juan Islands, and dive into the hipster playground of Portland - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest: NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with Wi-Fi, ATM and transportation info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids What's New feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas our writers have uncovered NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to choose where to stay NEW Where to Stay in Seattle map is your at-a-glance guide to accommodation options in each neighbourhood Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 60 maps Covers Seattle, Bellingham, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Peninsula, Washington Cascades, Central & Eastern Washington, Portland, Wine Country, Ashland, Eastern Oregon, Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest is our most comprehensive guide to Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Insiders' Guide® to Seattle

Author : Shelley Seale
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762767316
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (627 download)

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Download or read book Insiders' Guide® to Seattle written by Shelley Seale and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Seattle is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this thriving city in the Pacific Northwest. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Seattle and its surrounding environs.

Key Concepts in Tourist Studies

Author : Melanie Smith
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446200302
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Key Concepts in Tourist Studies written by Melanie Smith and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tourism is the fourth biggest industry in the world. What are the key concepts in Tourist Studies? This essential resource for students of tourism contains concise and authoritative entries on: • Planning Tourism • Sustainable Tourism • Festivals and Events • Cultural Tourism • Economics of Tourism • Regeneration • The Experience Economy • Urban Tourism • Sex Tourism Shrewdly judged to suit the needs of the modern student, the book offers the basic materials, tools and guidance for making sense of tourism and gaining the best results in essays and exams.

Moon Olympic Peninsula

Author : Jeff Burlingame
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640494413
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon Olympic Peninsula written by Jeff Burlingame and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charming small towns, verdant rainforests, rocky coastline, and mountain meadows: experience the surreal beauty and endless adventure of the Pacific Northwest with Moon Olympic Peninsula. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries, from a weekend in Olympic National Park to a week-long tour of the peninsula, for outdoors enthusiasts, families with kids, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Tour the oldest lighthouse on the Puget Sound, explore Kurt Cobain's hometown, or immerse yourself in the region's rich maritime history. Dig for a dinner of fresh razor clams in the wet coastal sand and savor fresh-caught Dungeness crab. Stroll through a fragrant lavender farm, shop for handcrafted goods, or peruse small-town galleries for local art. Sample one-of-a-kind red blends and fruit wines or kick back with a local brew and some jazz music The best hikes of the Olympic Peninsula: Find your adventure with hike descriptions, directions, difficulty ratings, and elevation gains Outdoor adventures: Wander through the ethereal Hoh Rain Forest, marvel at the panoramic views from Hurricane Ridge, or hike through the old-growth forests of Olympic National Park. Take a waterfall-filled backpacking trek through the Sawtooth Mountains, camp on the banks of the Skokomish River, and soak in the restorative waters of the Olympic Hot Springs. Spot hundreds of species of birds in the largest natural sand spit in the world or study starfish and sea stacks on the rugged northern coast Local insight from Washington-born journalist Jeff Burlingame on when to go, where to stay, and what to bring Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Helpful background on the landscape, wildlife, climate, and local culture, plus tips on getting around the peninsula With Moon Olympic Peninsula's practical tips and expert advice, you can plan your trip your way. Want more of the great outdoors? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking. Exploring the Pacific Northwest? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip, Moon Coastal Oregon, or Moon Seattle. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest's Best Trips

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1786573067
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest's Best Trips written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Whether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest's Best Trips. Featuring 33 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can cruise along the stunning Pacific Coast or explore the eerie volcanic landscape of Mt St Helen, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road! Inside Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest's Best Trips: Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interests Get around easily - 35 easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Useful features - including Stretch Your Legs, Detours, Link Your Trip Covers Pacific Coast, Cascade Mountains, John Day region, Whidbey Island, Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, Olympic National Park, San Juan Islands and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest's Best Trips is perfect for exploring the Pacific Northwest in the classic American way - by road trip! Planning a Pacific Northwest trip sans a car? Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest, our most comprehensive guide to the Pacific Northwest, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Tourism in the USA:

Author : Dimitri Ioannides
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135241317
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book Tourism in the USA: written by Dimitri Ioannides and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-01-25 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to offer students a comprehensive overview of both tourism and travel in this region, paying specific attention to the disciplines of Geography, Tourism Studies and, more generally, Social Science.

One Square Inch of Silence

Author : Gordon Hempton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416559825
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book One Square Inch of Silence written by Gordon Hempton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-03-31 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the visionary tradition of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, One Square Inch of Silence alerts us to beauty that we take for granted and sounds an urgent environmental alarm. Natural silence is our nation’s fastest-disappearing resource, warns Emmy-winning acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton, who has made it his mission to record and preserve it in all its variety—before these soul-soothing terrestrial soundscapes vanish completely in the ever-rising din of man-made noise. Recalling the great works on nature written by John Muir, John McPhee, and Peter Matthiessen, this beautifully written narrative, co-authored with John Grossmann, is also a quintessentially American story—a road trip across the continent from west to east in a 1964 VW bus. But no one has crossed America like this. Armed with his recording equipment and a decibel-measuring sound-level meter, Hempton bends an inquisitive and loving ear to the varied natural voices of the American landscape—bugling elk, trilling thrushes, and drumming, endangered prairie chickens. He is an equally patient and perceptive listener when talking with people he meets on his journey about the importance of quiet in their lives. By the time he reaches his destination, Washington, D.C., where he meets with federal officials to press his case for natural silence preservation, Hempton has produced a historic and unforgettable sonic record of America. With the incisiveness of Jack Kerouac’s observations on the road and the stirring wisdom of Robert Pirsig repairing an aging vehicle and his life, One Square Inch of Silence provides a moving call to action. More than simply a book, it is an actual place, too, located in one of America’s last naturally quiet places, in Olympic National Park in Washington State.