Alaska to Nunavut: The Great Rivers

Hartling, Neil

ISBN 10: 1552635155 / ISBN 13: 9781552635155

Published by Key Porter Books (edition First Edition), 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alaska to Nunavut: The Great Rivers
• Publisher: Key Porter Books (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1552635155
• ISBN 13: 9781552635155
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

A spectacular life list of Northern rivers.

Alaska to Nunavut showcases magnificent northern rivers and introduces readers to the unique beauty and highlights of each river -- its landscape, flora and fauna. The book's theme revolves around more than 80 stunning color photographs that reveal the rivers as treasure troves of ecological beauty and opportunities for adventure. The book features attractive maps, insights into the unique attributes, history, ecology, and First Nations culture of the regions.

Chapters include:

South Nahanni, River of Gold
Alsek River, World's Largest Bio Preserve
Tatshenshini, Ice Age River
Firth River, Marvel of Diversity
Snake River, An Arctic Mountain River
Wind River, Revels of the Klondike Goldrush
Stikine River, Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park to the Alaska'a Inside Passage
Burnside River, Arctic Wonderland
Coppermine River, Sandstone Rapids (Bloody Fall)
Horton River, the Smoking Hills

These rivers are a string of jewels across the top of the continent. They are a definitive life list of destinations for eco-travelers and armchair adventurers alike.

About the Author

Neil Hartling is a respected nature writer, traveler, and adventurer.

Terry Parker's photographs have graced the pages of travel magazines and calendars.