Author: NEELY, WILLIAM L. (AUTHOR) / SHIELDS, ALLAN (EDITOR)
Title: Wilderness Treks by Foot, Canoe, and Adobe Rocket, and Father's Far-Flung Fables : Drawings, Journals, and Fables
Description: Mariposa, California: Jerseydale Ranch Press, 1995. First Edition. Soft Cover. 122 pages: 6 x 9 in.: 1: KB#006941: LCCN# 94-80241. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Book has prior owner's name on inside of front cover. "With John Muir, Will Neely called wilderness 'home. ' Going into wilderness was always a return home, never just a renewal, a sojourn, a diversion, or recreation. In 1942, Will's trek alone into the wilderness east and above Los Angeles is instructive to other hikers to this day. His canoe trek into the Minnesota-Canadian lakes region in 1944, gives a different perspective on a vast watery area. In 1964, his heroic combat against wildfire above Santa Barbara contains ecological wisdom. "Father's Far-Flung Fables" establish a unique genre of children's bedtime stories, fabulous indeed, and fantastic in the extreme. Adults will just guffaw. Will is often just putting pun to paper. His drawings are delicious. ". Very Good .
Keywords: Outdoors Hiking Nature History Sports & Recreation: : Hunting Travel: : Special Interest: : General History: : United States: : 19th Century
Title: Wilderness Treks by Foot, Canoe, and Adobe Rocket, and Father's Far-Flung Fables : Drawings, Journals, and Fables
Description: Mariposa, California: Jerseydale Ranch Press, 1995. First Edition. Soft Cover. 122 pages: 6 x 9 in.: 1: KB#006941: LCCN# 94-80241. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Book has prior owner's name on inside of front cover. "With John Muir, Will Neely called wilderness 'home. ' Going into wilderness was always a return home, never just a renewal, a sojourn, a diversion, or recreation. In 1942, Will's trek alone into the wilderness east and above Los Angeles is instructive to other hikers to this day. His canoe trek into the Minnesota-Canadian lakes region in 1944, gives a different perspective on a vast watery area. In 1964, his heroic combat against wildfire above Santa Barbara contains ecological wisdom. "Father's Far-Flung Fables" establish a unique genre of children's bedtime stories, fabulous indeed, and fantastic in the extreme. Adults will just guffaw. Will is often just putting pun to paper. His drawings are delicious. ". Very Good .
Keywords: Outdoors Hiking Nature History Sports & Recreation: : Hunting Travel: : Special Interest: : General History: : United States: : 19th Century
Price: US$ 15.00 Seller: Keener Books & Collectibles
- Book number: 006941
- Book number: 006941