Almost Too Late

Almost Too Late
Author: Elmo Wortman
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1981
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Account of a family shipwrecked off Dall Island, Alaska in February, 1979 and their survival until rescued one month later.

Three Against the Wilderness

Three Against the Wilderness
Author: Eric Collier
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1926741994

Timeless tales about wilderness living. Eric Collier's riveting recollections about the 26 years that he, his wife Lillian and son Veasy spent homesteading in the isolated Chilcotin wilderness made for an international bestseller and one of the most famous books ever written about British Columbia. In the early 1930s, Collier and his family moved to Meldrum Creek, where the couple built their own log house and learned to live off the land. Fulfilling a promise to Lillian's grandmother to bring the beavers back to the area she knew as a child before the White man came, Collier was instrumental in the species' survival. Collier's timeless tales about roughing it in the bush and the resourcefulness inspired by this lifestyle's challenges will engage readers young and old.

Ghost Volume 3: Against the Wilderness

Ghost Volume 3: Against the Wilderness
Author: Kelly Sue DeConnick
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2015-02-03
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1630081183

Ghost drove the demons from the city, but a new crop of villains has taken their place! Chicago's spectral protector takes on a cult-leading TV host and a tech-savvy bounty hunter, while trying to write a new chapter on her life’s blank slate. Collects issues #5–#8. •*The crack team of Star Wars artists takes on a superhero! •*Featuring covers by Jenny Frison!

The Ranch on the Cariboo

The Ranch on the Cariboo
Author: Alan Fry
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009-09-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781926741000

"Alan Fry was just twelve years old when he became a cowboy on the Fry Homestead. It was the summer of 1943 and most of the work force was at war. The adults who stayed behind were left with the hard labour, and it was mainly the children who had to gather the harvest. This fast-paced, true story describes the joys and hardship of small-scale ranching in the Cariboo country of central British Columbia during the 1940s. Alan tells the stories of driving cattle, hunting bear, working in the fields and the barns, and reminiscences of the colourful characters that make up his lively world."--Back cover.

The West Beyond the West

The West Beyond the West
Author: Jean Barman
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2007-08-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 1442691840

British Columbia is regularly described in superlatives both positive and negative - most spectacular scenery, strangest politics, greatest environmental sensitivity, richest Aboriginal cultures, most aggressive resource exploitation, closest ties to Asia. Jean Barman's The West beyond the West presents the history of the province in all its diversity and apparent contradictions. This critically acclaimed work is the premiere book on British Columbian history, with a narrative beginning at the point of contact between Native peoples and Europeans and continuing into the twenty-first century. Barman tells the story by focusing not only on the history made by leaders in government but also on the roles of women, immigrants, and Aboriginal peoples in the development of the province. She incorporates new perspectives and expands discussions on important topics such as the province's relationship to Canada as a nation, its involvement in the two world wars, the perspectives of non-mainstream British Columbians, and its participation in recreation and sports including Olympics. First published in 1991 and revised in 1996, this third edition of The West beyond the West has been supplemented by statistical tables incorporating the 2001 census, two more extensive illustration sections portraying British Columbia's history in images, and other new material bringing the book up to date. Barman's deft scholarship is readily apparent and the book demands to be on the shelf of anyone with an interest in British Columbian or Canadian history.

The Shades of the Wilderness

The Shades of the Wilderness
Author: Joseph A. Altsheler
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2023-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Joseph A. Altsheler's 'The Shades of the Wilderness' is a compelling historical novel that transports readers to the heart of the American Civil War. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Altsheler captures the intensity of the battle between North and South, immersing readers in the harsh realities faced by soldiers on both sides. The novel's literary style combines rich character development with detailed historical accuracy, providing a well-rounded picture of this tumultuous period in American history. Altsheler's meticulous attention to detail and expert research shine through on every page, making 'The Shades of the Wilderness' a must-read for fans of historical fiction. Joseph A. Altsheler, known for his extensive knowledge of American history and his ability to bring the past to life through his writing, drew inspiration for 'The Shades of the Wilderness' from his own passion for the Civil War era. His dedication to crafting authentic narratives sets him apart as a master storyteller in the genre of historical fiction. I highly recommend 'The Shades of the Wilderness' to readers who are fascinated by the Civil War period and enjoy immersive, well-researched historical fiction. Altsheler's engaging prose and insightful portrayal of this pivotal moment in American history make this novel a rewarding and educational read for anyone interested in the human experience during wartime.

The Bioregional Imagination

The Bioregional Imagination
Author: Cheryll Glotfelty
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0820343676

Bioregionalism is an innovative way of thinking about place and planet from an ecological perspective. Although bioregional ideas occur regularly in ecocritical writing, until now no systematic effort has been made to outline the principles of bioregional literary criticism and to use it as a way to read, write, understand, and teach literature. The twenty-four original essays here are written by an outstanding selection of international scholars. The range of bioregions covered is global and includes such diverse places as British Columbia’s Meldrum Creek and Italy’s Po River Valley, the Arctic and the Outback. There are even forays into cyberspace and outer space. In their comprehensive introduction, the editors map the terrain of the bioregional movement, including its history and potential to inspire and invigorate place-based and environmental literary criticism. Responding to bioregional tenets, this volume is divided into four sections. The essays in the “Reinhabiting” section narrate experiments in living-in-place and restoring damaged environments. The “Rereading” essays practice bioregional literary criticism, both by examining texts with strong ties to bioregional paradigms and by opening other, less-obvious texts to bioregional analysis. In “Reimagining,” the essays push bioregionalism to evolve—by expanding its corpus of texts, coupling its perspectives with other approaches, or challenging its core constructs. Essays in the “Renewal” section address bioregional pedagogy, beginning with local habitat studies and concluding with musings about the Internet. In response to the environmental crisis, we must reimagine our relationship to the places we inhabit. This volume shows how literature and literary studies are fundamental tools to such a reimagining.