Description: A lyrical memoir of wilderness, cultural connections, and gritty adventure across northern Alaska
Brief description: A cultural anthropologist and an outdoor instructor for twenty-five years, Michael Engelhard specialized in land use, subsistence, and symbolic aspects of landscapes. He has edited four anthologies and is the recipient of several literary awards, including a Rasmuson Individual Artist Award and three Alaska Press Club Awards. His writing has been featured in Outside, Audubon, and National Parks. Engelhard is the author of several books, including Ice Bear, Where the Rain Children Sleep, and the forthcoming essay collections No Walk in the Park and What the River Knows.
Review Quotes: A tale of a traveler who has Seen Some Things, has a healthy respect for wildlife and the elements, and knows that humans are just a small part of this large world. Engelhard's observations about nature in his daily entries are down-to-earth and a delight to read.... Engelhard has created a love letter of sorts to the Brooks Range.--Jaime Herndon "Eastern Mountain Sports goEast"