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 Author Name: John Madson
Title: UP ON THE RIVER: WITH THE PEOPLE & WILDLIFE OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI
Binding: Paperback
Type: BOOK
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT ( THE LYONS PRESS
ISBN Number: 1585741884 / 9781585741885
Seller ID: 1028757
Richly drawn & vibrantly personal exploration of America's supreme river. "Some of my best time on the River has been in the company of game wardens, biologists, commercial fishermen, clammers, trappers, hunters, & a smelly, mud-smeared coterie of river rats in general, " wrote John Madson of his 30-year acquaintance with the Mississippi. B/w illus throughout; 6x9 inches, 288 pgs.
'Up On The River takes us into this world, with forays into the river's fascinating history and ecology. This is a loving and sometimes uproariously funny tribute, full of unforgettable characters and creatures. Like Joseph Mitchell's Up in the Old Hotel or William Warner's Beautiful Swimmers, this is a classic book about a singular American place. With a new introduction by Christopher Madson.
REVIEWS
'A song of love to a mighty river.' 'The New York Times
'There are characters and anecdotes here that Twain himself might wish he'd written.' 'Geoffrey Norman, Outside magazine
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An experienced biologist, conservationist, and outdoorsman, John Madson traveled America from the Rockies to the Florida Everglades. His books include Where the Sky Began, which was named a New York Times 'Notable Book' of 1982; Out Home; and Stories From Under the Sky. Madson died in 1995, leaving behind a rich legacy.
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