The Quiet Mountains

Author : Rex Johnson
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0826322735

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The Quiet Mountains by Rex Johnson Pdf

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.

Author : Amy Huntington
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781797217383

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How to Make a Mountain by Amy Huntington Pdf

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

Author : Kate Cavett
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781732333307

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The Mountains Are Calling by Kate Cavett Pdf

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.

Author : Hannah Hurnard
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781414371320

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Mountains of Spices by Hannah Hurnard Pdf

An allegory of the nine spices mentioned in Song of Solomon compared with the nine fruits of the Spirit.

Author : Anthony Hunt
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780874174762

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Genesis, Structure, and Meaning in Gary Snyder's Mountains and Rivers Without End by Anthony Hunt Pdf

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.

Author : Ni Hao
Publisher : DeepLogic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Travel Guide of Mountains in China by Ni Hao Pdf

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.

Author : Nick Whiffles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1865
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:B000667292

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Nick Whiffles, Or, The Man of the Mountains by Nick Whiffles Pdf

Author : Martin Mordecai
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545298971

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Blue Mountain Trouble by Martin Mordecai Pdf

"An utterly gorgeous, magical story, rendered with sheer grace and honesty. This book will transport you." -- Daniel José Older, New York Times bestselling author of Shadowshaper Way up in the misty island mountains of Jamaica live eleven-year-old twins Pollyread and Jackson Gilmore. Pollyread is smart as a whip and tart as a lime. Jackson's sweet as a mango. Both of them know all the rules of their village -- and how to break them.Then a young thug named Jammy sweeps in to stir up the twins' world. He even seems to be targeting their family. But are Pollyread's smart mouth and Jackson's steadiness enough to take him on -- or will Jammy and his secret change the Gilmore family forever?

Author : John Muir
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387336078

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The Mountains of California by John Muir Pdf

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.

Author : Wallace Walter Atwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Geology
ISBN : UOM:39015086702506

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Physiography and Quaternary Geology of the San Juan Mountains, Colorado by Wallace Walter Atwood Pdf

Author : John Muir
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-29
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9788026847595

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The Mountains of California (With Original Drawings & Photographs) by John Muir Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: “The Mountains of California (With Original Drawings & Photographs)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Mountains of California is John Muir's tribute to the beauties of the Sierra, in the book form. When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He vividly described not only his journeys through the mountains, valleys andglaciersof Sierra, but also the nature and geology of the area. John Muir (1838 - 1914) was a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he founded, is a prominent American conservation organization.

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385234888

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New York to White Mountains Via Connecticut River by Anonymous Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : New York (State)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105048649060

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Summer Homes Among the Mountains on the New York, Ontario & Western Railway by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Muir
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788027304486

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The Mountains of California (Illustrated Edition) by John Muir Pdf

The Mountains of California is Muir's tribute to the beauties of the Sierra. When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He vividly described not only his journeys through the mountains, valleys and glaciers of Sierra, but also the nature and geology of the area.

Author : Ralph Ronald Crawford
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781685268701

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Twisted Tales Growing Up and Old in the Mountains of Montana by Ralph Ronald Crawford Pdf

"Knocking the gun away, running into the bank, leaving a trail of blood behind, not realizing he had been shot. "Heading into the Bob [Bob Marshall Wilderness] with a packhorse in tow. "With my rope stretched tight across the swollen creek, me on one side, the calf on the other." "Cross hairs at the top of his back, the buckskin butt patch fills my scope." "Prying eyes might find us a la naturale, refreshing ourselves in the cool waters of a high mountain lake." A collection of true-life adventures, tall tales, with a few out and out lies thrown in just for fun. Oh, what a grand adventure it all has been, growing up and old, running the mountains along the continental divide just outside the smoky little village of Lincoln Montana.