Desert Rims to Mountains High by Richard F Fleck 2013 Hardcover Adventure Nature Travel-image
Desert Rims to Mountains High by Richard F Fleck 2013 Hardcover Adventure Nature Travel-image

Desert Rims to Mountains High by Richard F Fleck 2013 Hardcover Adventure Nature Travel

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Topic: United States / West / General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Deserts, Natural History, Mountaineering, Essays, Hiking Book Series: The Pruett Ser. Language: English Genre: Nature, Travel, Sports & Recreation, Science Author: Richard F. Fleck Publisher: West Margin Press Publication Year: 2013 ISBN-10: 0871089866 Item Length: 9 in Format: Hardcover Item Width: 6 in Dewey Edition: 23 brand: West Margin Press gtin13: 9780871089861 Synopsis: Inspired by his ranger days in Rocky Mountain National Park more than forty-five years ago as well as more recent rambles, Richard Fleck has created these descriptive essays that take readers from shimmering desert heat to snowy summits. Fleck has expanded his acclaimed book Breaking Through the Clouds (2004) to create a new book that concentrates on the intermountain American West. This edition includes counterpoint experiences in the desert, canyon lands, and dry prairie far below the summits of the lofty peaks, such as Death Valley, Grand Gulch, Grand Canyon, and the Great Sand Dunes. His literary model was Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire and his intent is to involve readers with an equally potent but different kind of natural reality. Fleck says, "After all, do not mountains rise out of deserts and dry lands? Mountains and surrounding deserts should not be separated." The mountains are a constant source of spiritual renewal for this author, enabling him to become more aware and whole., Inspired by his ranger days in Rocky Mountain National Park more than forty-five years ago as well as more recent rambles, Richard Fleck has created these descriptive essays that take readers from shimmering desert heat to snowy summits. Fleck has expanded his acclaimed book Breaking Through the Clouds (2004) to create a new book that concentrates on the intermountain American West. This edition includes counterpoint experiences in the desert, canyon lands, and dry prairie far below the summits of the lofty peaks, such as Death Valley, Grand Gulch, Grand Canyon, and the Great Sand Dunes. His literary model was Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire and his intent is to involve readers with an equally potent but different kind of natural reality. Fleck says, After all, do not mountains rise out of deserts and dry lands? Mountains and surrounding deserts should not be separated. The mountains are a constant source of spiritual renewal for this author, enabling him to become more aware and whole. Item Height: 0.6 in Table Of Content: Acknowledgments Prologue: Death Valley Chapter One: Descent into History at Grand Gulch, Utah Chapter Two: Adventures Beneath Desert Rims Chapter Three: Descent into the Grand Canyon Chapter Four: An Alluring, Icy Longs Peak Chapter Five: Steep Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park Chapter Six: High, Wide, and Windy: The Prairies of Laramie Chapter Seven: Where Land is Mostly Sky Chapter Eight: A Scramble up Tabeguache Chapter Nine: Four-Corner High Chapter Ten: A Windy Ascent of Guadalupe Peak, Texas Chapter Eleven: Sand Dunes of the High Desert Chapter Twelve: Climbing High in the Pecos and San Juan Mountains Chapter Thirteen: A Close Call on Mount Princeton Chapter Fourteen: The Solace of Dinosaur Ridge Chapter Fifteen: Rambles Along the Mosquito Range Chapter Sixteen: Multiple Ascents of Mount Evans and Pikes Peak Chapter Seventeen: Paha Sapa Wakan (Sacred Black Hills) Chapter Eighteen: Mountains Over the Desert Epilogue: A Rock on My Desk A Selective List of Informative Mountain and Desert Books About the Author A Note on This Edition Index Intended Audience: Trade ISBN-13: 9780871089861 Book Title: Desert Rims to Mountains High Number of Pages: 224 Pages Dewey Decimal: 796.5220978

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  1. This book is a captivating journey through stunning landscapes, blending vivid storytelling with rich descriptions. Richard F. Fleck’s writing immerses you in the beauty of deserts and mountains, making it a must-read for nature lovers. The hardcover edition feels premium, perfect for collectors. A truly inspiring read!

    Jani Rauma40

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