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Author | : Andrea M. Jones |
Publisher | : University of Iowa Press |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 2013-11-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1609382129 |
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In her calm, carefully reasoned perspective on place, Andrea Jones focuses on the familiar details of country life balanced by the larger responsibilities that come with living outside an urban boundary. Neither an environmental manifesto nor a prodevelopment defense, Between Urban and Wild operates partly on a practical level, partly on a naturalist’s level. Jones reflects on life in two homes in the Colorado Rockies, first in Fourmile Canyon in the foothills west of Boulder, then near Cap Rock Ridge in central Colorado. Whether negotiating territory with a mountain lion, balancing her observations of the predatory nature of pygmy owls against her desire to protect a nest of nuthatches, working to reduce her property’s vulnerability to wildfire while staying alert to its inherent risks during fire season, or decoding the distinct personalities of her horses, she advances the tradition of nature writing by acknowledging the effects of sprawl on a beloved landscape. Although not intended as a manual for landowners, Between Urban and Wild nonetheless offers useful and engaging perspectives on the realities of settling and living in a partially wild environment. Throughout her ongoing journey of being home, Jones’s close observations of the land and its native inhabitants are paired with the suggestion that even small landholders can act to protect the health of their properties. Her brief meditations capture and honor the subtleties of the natural world while illuminating the importance of working to safeguard it. Probing the contradictions of a lifestyle that burdens the health of the land that she loves, Jones’s writing is permeated by her gentle, earnest conviction that living at the urban-wild interface requires us to set aside self-interest, consider compromise, and adjust our expectations and habits—to accommodate our surroundings rather than force them to accommodate us.
Author | : Richard Maurer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) |
ISBN | : 9780439184908 |
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Recounts the adventures of seventeen-year-old Fred Dellenbaugh, the youngest member of the second Powell expedition, which explored the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon in 1871-2.
Author | : Jolie Anderson Gallagher |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2011-09-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1625842015 |
Download A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Jolie Anderson's collection of wild west tales focuses on the early frontier history of Colorado's plains and includes a look at some of the state's early pioneers like the "59ers" who promoted the state through travel guides and newspapers, exaggerating tales of gold discovery and even providing inaccurate maps to promote settlement in the plains; the perils of living and traveling the major gold routes the town of Julesburg relocated four times in a decade; feuds; Indian fights; outlaws, and even early rodeo history. These stories and events shaped the Colorado territory and are a rich glimpse into the early history of the state.
Author | : Mark Pearson |
Publisher | : Big Earth Publishing |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781565795167 |
Download The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Since the passage of the Wilderness Act of 1964, Congress has designated 41 wilderness areas in Colorado, totaling some 3.4 million acres ranging from desert sagebrush to alpine crags. In addition, other undeveloped areas and national parklands have been proposed for wilderness status. In its newly revised second edition, The Complete Guide to Colorado's Wilderness Areas continues to serve as the foremost guide to these magnificent wild places.
Author | : Cole Wild |
Publisher | : Outskirts Press |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2011-04-01 |
Genre | : Bird watchers |
ISBN | : 9781432771034 |
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Wild Birding Colorado The Big Year of 2010 provides the thrilling account of Cole Wilds amazing feat of establishing the record for most Colorado bird species seen in one year, a Colorado BIG YEAR. The text is a treasure trove of birding tips for where and when to find some of the states most elusive species, such as Boreal Owl and Black Swift. One chapter recounts the discovery near Denver of a Ross's Gull, which attracted thousands of birders from around the country. Photos of some of the rarer finds and the complete checklist are included (color photoschecklists by month MARK OBMASCIK, Author of The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession
Author | : Jeff Rennicke |
Publisher | : Falcon Guides |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781560440369 |
Download Colorado Wildlife Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Updated facts and figures on Colorado wildlife.
Author | : Randi Samuelson-Brown |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2020-03-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1493046535 |
Download The Bad Old Days of Colorado Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The Bad Old Days of Colorado celebrates the state’s glorious and rowdy past. Many people born and bred here relish just how “bad” things used to be: the terrain, the inhabitants and especially the quality of whiskey. It almost goes without saying that Colorado had all the characteristic Wild West elements—and in abundance! The chapters focus on the infamous and notorious rather than the law-abiding and civic-minded settlers. These pages, like the state, recount the tales of people who came West seeking, if not their fortune, at least opportunity. It is no secret that Colorado was settled by the adventurous willing to brave the harsh conditions and to prevail. Whether on the right or the wrong side of the law, all settlers and pioneers made unique contributions to the state’s complex culture. Certainly, in the nineteenth century, Colorado was not for the faint of heart.
Author | : Charles W. Kane |
Publisher | : Lincoln Town Press |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2020-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780977133352 |
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Author | : Judith B. Sellers |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2009-08-06 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780760336441 |
Download Colorado Wild Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The spirit of Colorado’s land is mirrored in all who prize its wildness and seek its preservation. Its sublime mountains, sun-dazzled plains, rugged canyons, wildflower-splashed meadows, and crystalline waters have long inspired people from diverse walks of life to strive to preserve it--in words, on canvas, in song. And, in its most imperative sense, many have also sought literally to preserve it. Colorado’s natural heritage is a legacy to be cherished and protected for generations to come. It will take the mind, spirit, and will of the Colorado people to succeed, but there is a driving, urgent imperative among its committed to save these special places that will be lost forever if the challenge goes unheeded. "Colorado Wild: Preserving the Spirit and Beauty of Our Land," a collaboration between naturalist writer Judith Sellers, well-known for her conservation efforts, and photographer Willard Clay, is a striking artistic photographic tour of Colorado’s wilderness with large-format photography and text highlighting past, recent, and current conservation efforts. Filled with the natural treasures of the state, "Colorado Wild" is a call to the challenge of preserving our land.
Author | : Charlie Fowler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2004-12 |
Genre | : Rock climbing |
ISBN | : 9780976330905 |
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A comprehensive guide to rock climbing routes in the West End of San Miguel and Montrose counties of southwest Colorado. The guide features more than 500 routes of all grades, from 30 to 350 feet high. Both sport and traditional routes are included. Many bouldering areas are record as well.