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| Author | : Milton J. Bates |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 308 |
| Release | : 2012-09-25 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
Using a canoe trip down a small river in southeastern Wisconsin as its narrative thread, The Bark River Chronicles blends history, archeology, natural science, and analysis of current environmental issues to tell the story of the state, the region, and ultimately much of the country.
| Author | : Milton J. Bates |
| Publisher | : Wisconsin Historical Society |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2012-09-25 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0870206044 |
The Bark River valley in southeastern Wisconsin is a microcosm of the state's - indeed, of the Great Lakes region's - natural and human history. "The Bark River Chronicles" reports one couple's journey by canoe from the river's headwaters to its confluence with the Rock River and several miles farther downstream to Lake Koshkonong. Along the way, it tells the stories of Ice Age glaciation, the effigy mound builders, the Black Hawk War, early settlement and the development of waterpower sites, and recent efforts to remove old dams and mitigate the damage done by water pollution and invasive species. Along with these big stories, the book recounts dozens of little stories associated with sites along the river. The winter ice harvest, grain milling technology, a key supreme court decision regarding toxic waste disposal, a small-town circus, a scheme to link the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River by canal, the murder of a Chicago mobster, controversies over race and social class in Waukesha County's lake country, community efforts to clean up the river and restore a marsh, visits to places associated with the work of important Wisconsin writers - these and many other stories belong to the Bark River chronicles. For the two voyageurs who paddle the length of the Bark, it is a journey of rediscovery and exploration. As they glide through marshes, woods, farmland, and cities, they acquire not only historical and environmental knowledge but also a renewed sense of the place in which they live. Maps and historical photographs help the reader share their experience.
| Author | : Vaughn Vowels |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 229 |
| Release | : 2015-08-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1503593487 |
Gabriel Lees world comes crashing down on a sunny summer day in Southern California. His fathers untimely death forces the Lee family to abandon life as they knew it in Westminster and return to their ancestral roots in rural Michigan. Gabriels emotional wound is quickly shadowed by the cultural shock of trying to adapt to new surroundings. Generational family secrets soon reveal why his parents made their western migration. He learns that he is not the only one suffering, that there is no opportunity to practice courage without experiencing fear, and that our pain is a necessary aspect of emotional growth.
| Author | : Leif Enger |
| Publisher | : Atlantic Monthly Press |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780871137951 |
Davy kills two men and leaves home. His father packs up the family in a search for Davy.
| Author | : Louise Bernikow |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780156010955 |
A single city woman meets Mr. Right-he has amber eyes and a wily heart. There's only one catch . . . he has four legs and a tail. Relatively indifferent to the natural world, allergic to dogs, and happily independent, writer Louise Bernikow never had a pet and knew nothing about caring for one. But one day while running along Manhattan's Hudson River, she came across an abandoned boxer. He had a gimpy leg and a dim past, but Bernikow instantly, bewilderingly, did the one thing her mother always warned her not to do-she brought the strange male home. Here is the comical and offbeat story of their first year together. Libro, as she comes to call him (for "book," in Spanish), introduces her to the curious world of dog runs and dog people, and to a local dive where the bartender pulls pints from the tap and dog biscuits from the drawer. Bernikow, in turn, introduces Libro to the eccentric neighbors and to life as a media hound. When they meet a handsome man and his equally handsome dachshund, life takes an unexpected turn for both of them. Wonderfully written and captivating to the last, this is a remarkable tale of companionship.
| Author | : Daniel Pauly |
| Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2013-11-30 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1452906467 |
With more than 200,000 visitors annually, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is among the most alluring wilderness areas in the country, unique because it is most often explored by canoe. Comprised of more than one million acres, the BWCAW is an exceptional combination of expansive wilderness, abundant wildlife, and fascinating natural and human history. Exploring the Boundary Waters is the most comprehensive trip planner to the BWCAW, giving travelers an overview of each entry point into the wilderness area as well as detailed descriptions of more than one hundred specific routes—including a ranking of their difficulty level and maps that feature the major waterways, portages, and the designated campsites. The book is crafted so that readers can design their own route through the almost inexhaustible network of lakes and streams. Daniel Pauly, Boundary Waters expert, worked with the U.S. Forest Service, the Minnesota DNR, and local outfitters to collect and present crucial information here: instructions on about how to obtain a permit, the rules and regulations of the park, safety tips, and suggestions about how to help maintain the ecological integrity of the wilderness. As engaging as it is informative, Exploring the Boundary Waters not only contributes advice on the pros and cons of each route, but also brings the reader a natural and historical context for the journey by offering insight into the pictographs, mining sites, logging railroads, and ruins one may encounter on an expedition. With its accessible and personal style, Exploring the Boundary Waters is the perfect guide for anyone—novice or seasoned veteran—arranging a trip to the BWCAW. A companion Web site for this book, http://www.boundarywatersguide.com, presents useful information that can be downloaded for planning a trip, including gear lists, overview maps, and route updates.
| Author | : Audrey Glassman Vernick |
| Publisher | : The Overmountain Press |
| Total Pages | : 44 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9781570722714 |
Based on the childhood of Mississippi folk artist Tim Brown, the tale relates the simple pleasure of love, loss, and the redemptive power of art. The artist's own paintings illustrate the text about Brown's tender friendship with his dog, Bark.
| Author | : John Irving |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 577 |
| Release | : 2009-10-27 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1588369005 |
In 1954, in the cookhouse of a logging and sawmill settlement in northern New Hampshire, an anxious twelve-year-old boy mistakes the local constable’s girlfriend for a bear. Both the twelve-year-old and his father become fugitives, forced to run from Coos County—to Boston, to southern Vermont, to Toronto—pursued by the implacable constable. Their lone protector is a fiercely libertarian logger, once a river driver, who befriends them. In a story spanning five decades, Last Night in Twisted River depicts the recent half-century in the United States as “a living replica of Coos County, where lethal hatreds were generally permitted to run their course.” What further distinguishes Last Night in Twisted River is the author’s unmistakable voice—the inimitable voice of an accomplished storyteller.
| Author | : Timothy Bauer |
| Publisher | : Menasha Ridge Press |
| Total Pages | : 363 |
| Release | : 2016-08-30 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 163404021X |
South-central Wisconsin provides an impressive array of opportunities for all types of paddling, including some of the very best day trips in the entire state and even Upper Midwest. Paddling South Central Wisconsin, by experienced paddler and author Timothy Bauer, guides all types of paddlers, whether veteran or novice, through whitewater adrenaline or flatwater calm routes near Madison, Rockford, Janesville, Waukesha, and Milwaukee. This paddling guide is the perfect companion for those seeking "the rowed less taken." It describes the best times to paddle 60 diverse routes, alerts readers to each paddle's difficulty level and estimated length, and suggests side trips, optional trip extensions, and alternate routes to paddle, depending on weather conditions. Easy-to-follow maps, complete with GPS coordinates and driving directions, add to this book's high value. In addition, the author provides contact information on local paddling clubs, outfitters, and Internet links.
