A Place Beyond
Download or Read eBook A Place Beyond PDF written by Nick Jans and published by Alaska Northwest Books. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Nick Jans |
| Publisher | : Alaska Northwest Books |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2009-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0882408070 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780882408071 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Place Beyond by : Nick Jans
Book excerpt: Nick Jans leads us into his “found” home --- the Eskimo village of Ambler, Alaska, and the vast wilderness around it. In his powerful essays, the rhythms of daily arctic life blend with high adventure --- camping among the wolves, traveling with Inupiat hunters, witnessing the Kobuk River at spring breakup. The poignancy of a village funeral comes to life, hordes of mosquitoes whine against a tent, a grizzly stands etched against the snow --- just a sampling of the images and events rendered in Jan's transparent, visual prose. Moments of humor ar offset by haunting insights, and by thoughtful reflections on contemporary Inupiaq culture, making A Place Beyond a book to read and enjoy.
