Stickeen: A Nature Book About John Muir and His Trusty Dog's Adventure - Softcover

Muir, John; Rubay, Donnell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1883220785 ISBN 13: 9781883220785

Publisher: Dawn Publications, 1998

Synopsis

This true tale actually happened in Alaska to the famous naturalist, John Muir, and it became what he called the most memorable of all his wild days. One day, Muir set out to explore a huge glacier during a blizzard. Stickeen--an aloof little dog belonging to a fellow traveler--insisted on going along. They become stranded on the glacier. The only way out was over a precarious ice bridge, dangerous for a man and almost impossible for a dog. When, amazingly, they both escape, Stickeen's aloofness is replaced by rapturous adoration for Muir. The author skillfully weaves Muir's own words, the illustrations are extraordinary, and the result is a classic.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Smitten with Muir's compelling story, a team of experts was assembled to create this unique audio production. With a deft hand, the team that brought the first environmental radio drama to the BBC (Producer Mara Purl, Foley artist David L. Krebs, composer Marilyn Harris and engineer Bill Berkuta) are joined by NPR announcer and famed actor Lee Salisbury. The project is further enhanced by the visual artistry of Dave Zaboski best known for his animation work at Disney, Warner Brothers and Sony Pictures.

From the Author:

If John Muir were here to comment on this original audio production of his journals, no doubt he'd say they were as painstakingly produced as were his own observations of Alaska's unspoiled habitat. In a departure from the usual audio book format, this production includes sound effects created live, as well as original music composed to enhance Muir's compelling story.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dawn Publications
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1883220785
• ISBN 13: 9781883220785
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Canyon Christopher