A Wolf Called Romeo - Brossura

Jans, Nick

Brossura

ISBN 10: 054422809X ISBN 13: 9780544228092

Casa editrice: Mariner Books, 2015

Riassunto

“Jans is an exceptional storyteller—no nature writer can top him in terms of sheer emotional force.” —New York Times
 
A Wolf Called Romeo is the true story of the exceptional black wolf who spent seven years interacting with the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska, living on the edges of their community, engaging in an improbable, awe-inspiring interspecies dance, and bringing the wild into sharp focus.
 
When Romeo first appeared, author Nick Jans and the other citizens of Juneau were wary, but as Romeo began to tag along with cross-country skiers on their daily jaunts, play fetch alongside local dogs, or simply lie near Nick and nap under the sun on a quiet afternoon, Nick and the rest of Juneau came to accept Romeo, and he them. Part memoir, part moving animal narrative, part foray into the mystique, lore, science, and history of the wolf, A Wolf Called Romeo is a book no animal lover should miss.
 
“Beautifully written, A Wolf Called Romeo is a thoughtful and moving story about one of nature’s most evocative animals.” —Patricia McConnell, author of The Other End of the Leash
 
“Jans is a perfect narrator for this story. He’s deeply knowledgeable about the Alaskan wilderness and he evokes its harsh beauties in powerful and poetic prose . . . A tingling reminder of the basic bond that occasionally spans the space between two species.” —Christian Science Monitor
 
NICK JANS is an award-winning writer, photographer, and author of numerous books, including The Grizzly Maze. He is a contributing editor to Alaska magazine and has written for a variety of publications, including Rolling Stone and the Christian Science Monitor.

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Praise for A Wolf Called Romeo:

 

"Beautifully written, A Wolf Called Romeo is a thoughtful and moving story about one of nature's most evocative animals. Be forewarned: I read it cover to cover in one sitting late into the night. The author owes me a good night's sleep; but it was well worth it."—Patricia McConnell, author of The Other End of the Leash

 

"The compelling, grounded account of a black wolf that stepped forward in the half-light between wilderness and civilization and the people who met him there. From the powerful first moments to a hard-won conclusion that becomes our journey, too, A Wolf Called Romeo is a book to keep a reader up nights, and a book that carries long after the last page is turned."—Susannah Charleson, author of Scent of the Missing and The Possibility Dogs

 

Praise for The Grizzly Maze:

 

"Jans (Tracks of the Unseen, etc.) presents a fast-paced, thoughtful and evenhanded account of the life and death of self-appointed bear guardian Timothy Treadwell."—Publisher's Weekly

 

"Rivetingly told by Jans. Nonfiction that reads like fiction."—Booklist

 

"Jans does a wonderful job... wildly interesting..."—Rocky Mountain News

 

"Intensely imagistic, artfully controlled prose . . . behind the building tension of Treadwell’s path to oblivion, a stunning landscape looms."—Newsday

"Insightful and philosophical, Jans probes the boundaries between wilderness and civilization and our responsibilities to the untamed creatures in our midst." —Publishers Weekly
"The sweet and cautionary tale of a wolf that liked to play with dogs....An astute, deeply respectful encounter between man and wolf." —Kirkus
"A thoughtful, highly detailed account of one community's poignant encounter with a truly magnificent creature." —BookPage

"Insightful and philosophical, Jans probes the boundaries between wilderness and civilization and our responsibilities to the untamed creatures in our midst." —Publishers Weekly

"The sweet and cautionary tale of a wolf that liked to play with dogs....An astute, deeply respectful encounter between man and wolf." —Kirkus "A thoughtful, highly detailed account of one community's poignant encounter with a truly magnificent creature." —BookPage

L'autore:

NICK JANS is an award-winning writer, photographer, and author of numerous books, including The Grizzly Maze. He is a contributing editor to Alaska magazine and has written for a variety of publications, including Rolling Stone and the Christian Science Monitor.

 

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• Editore: Mariner Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 054422809X
• ISBN 13: 9780544228092
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 267