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A River Divided

di George Paxinos ...

Narrato da Emma Grant Williams ...

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“As different artists sculpt different statues from the same block of marble, different environments produce different characters, even in identical twins.”Evelyn, a geneticist and amateur archeologist, makes a formidable discovery in Israel, the consequence of which is the birth of Christopher and José, identical twins raised apart, one in affluent Sydney, the other in the slums of Buenos Aires. ... Altre info

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“As different artists sculpt different statues from the same block of marble, different environments produce different characters, even in identical twins.”Evelyn, a geneticist and amateur archeologist, makes a formidable discovery in Israel, the consequence of which is the birth of Christopher and José, identical twins raised apart, one in affluent Sydney, the other in the slums of Buenos Aires.
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Undammed

Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life

di Tara Lohan ...

Narrato da Xe Sands ...

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Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species. With more than 500,000 dams in place, we've dammed and diverted almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish and other aquatic animals, pushing many to the brink. Now a heartening new movement is helping to demolish harmful or obsolete structures and restore new life to rivers and the communities ... Altre info

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Free-flowing rivers in the United States are an endangered species. With more than 500,000 dams in place, we've dammed and diverted almost every major river, straightening curves and blocking passage for fish and other aquatic animals, pushing many to the brink. Now a heartening new movement is helping to demolish harmful or obsolete structures and restore new life to rivers and the communities
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Mississippi River Stories: A Journey Through the People, History, and Wild Heart of America’s Great Waterway

di Peter Calloway ...

Narrato da Peter Calloway ...

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This sweeping narrative nonfiction journey traces the eternal clash between human ambition and untamed American nature. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical adventure carries you from quiet northern headwaters to the restless southern delta. Experience a reflective, interconnected saga of survival along the banks of a mighty, unforgiving current.Let the immersive rush of ... Altre info

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This sweeping narrative nonfiction journey traces the eternal clash between human ambition and untamed American nature. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical adventure carries you from quiet northern headwaters to the restless southern delta. Experience a reflective, interconnected saga of survival along the banks of a mighty, unforgiving current.Let the immersive rush of
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The Great River

The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi

di Boyce Upholt ...

Narrato da Gabriel Vaughan ...

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10 ore 18 minuti

A sweeping history of the Mississippi River—and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America.Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of Indigenous people who regarded "the great river" with awe and respect, adorning its banks with astonishing spiritual earthworks. But European settlers and American pioneers had a different vision: the ... Altre info

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A sweeping history of the Mississippi River—and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America.Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of Indigenous people who regarded "the great river" with awe and respect, adorning its banks with astonishing spiritual earthworks. But European settlers and American pioneers had a different vision: the
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Watershed

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di Davy Murrah ...

Narrato da John McLain ...

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4 ore 3 minuti

The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America.Herman Murrah (1935-2022) lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp ... Altre info

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The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America.Herman Murrah (1935-2022) lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp
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Goodbye to a River

A Narrative

di John Graves ...

Narrato da Henry Strozier ...

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10 ore 28 minuti

In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and sometimes brutal surrounding countryside would also change, as would the lives of the people whose rugged ancestors had eked out an existence there. Graves therefore decided to visit that stretch of the river ... Altre info

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In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and sometimes brutal surrounding countryside would also change, as would the lives of the people whose rugged ancestors had eked out an existence there. Graves therefore decided to visit that stretch of the river
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River of Lakes

A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River

di Bill Belleville ...

Narrato da Chris Abernathy ...

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9 ore 24 minuti

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the ... Altre info

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First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the
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Cracked

The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World

di Steven Hawley ...

Narrato da Steven Hawley, Danny Campbell ...

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9 ore 14 minuti

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation’s rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them ... Altre info

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The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation’s rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them
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Peep Light

Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain

di Lee Hendrix ...

Narrato da Chris Abernathy ...

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5 ore 38 minuti

Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river. In Peep Light, Captain Lee Hendrix provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River. Hendrix, formerly a pilot for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., has worked on the ... Altre info

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Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river. In Peep Light, Captain Lee Hendrix provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River. Hendrix, formerly a pilot for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., has worked on the
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Colorado River History: How a Wild Desert River Shaped the American West, From Ancient Peoples to Dams, Disputes, and a Changing Climate

di Daniel Mercer ...

Narrato da Daniel Mercer ...

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1 ora 55 minuti

Discover the gripping environmental history of the wild desert river that built, and now threatens, the American West. Perfect for a long commute or a reflective road trip, this immersive narrative explores the epic clash between untamed nature and human ambition. Listen as rushing waters carve deep canyons, shape ancient Indigenous cultures, and fuel explosive modern expansion.Dive into a tense, ... Altre info

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Discover the gripping environmental history of the wild desert river that built, and now threatens, the American West. Perfect for a long commute or a reflective road trip, this immersive narrative explores the epic clash between untamed nature and human ambition. Listen as rushing waters carve deep canyons, shape ancient Indigenous cultures, and fuel explosive modern expansion.Dive into a tense,
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FIRST SURVIVORS, THE

Plunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.

di Richard Robins ...

Narrato da Digital Voice Andrew E ...

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2 ore 33 minuti

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First SurvivorsPlunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.No one had ever survived the falls. Until they did.In 1957, two siblings were pulled into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness—and into the violent grip of the Tahquamenon River. Swept over a 50-foot waterfall that had claimed every life before them, they should ... Altre info

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First SurvivorsPlunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.No one had ever survived the falls. Until they did.In 1957, two siblings were pulled into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness—and into the violent grip of the Tahquamenon River. Swept over a 50-foot waterfall that had claimed every life before them, they should
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Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress Relief

Nature’s Serenity—Tranquil Waters to Soothe Your Mind, Calm Your Soul & Guide You into Restful Sleep

di Mindful Moments - Nature Sounds - Ambient Sounds ...

Narrato da Mindful Moments - Nature Sounds - Ambient Sounds ...

Serie Audiolibro 1 - Healing Water Sounds
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13 ore 2 minuti

Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress ReliefClose your eyes and let the world melt away. Imagine a gentle stream winding through a lush green valley, its crystal-clear waters whispering secrets only nature knows. The steady, soothing flow of a river carries away the weight of your thoughts, while the soft babbling of a brook wraps around you ... Altre info

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Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress ReliefClose your eyes and let the world melt away. Imagine a gentle stream winding through a lush green valley, its crystal-clear waters whispering secrets only nature knows. The steady, soothing flow of a river carries away the weight of your thoughts, while the soft babbling of a brook wraps around you
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In Praise of Floods

The Untamed River and the Life It Bring

di James C. Scott ...

Narrato da William Hope ...

Integrale

6 ore 24 minuti

James C. Scott reframes rivers as alive and dynamic, revealing the consequences of treating them as resources for our profitRivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they can teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even ... Altre info

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James C. Scott reframes rivers as alive and dynamic, revealing the consequences of treating them as resources for our profitRivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they can teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even
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Keeping the Chattahoochee

Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River

di Sally Sierer Bethea ...

Narrato da Rosemary Benson ...

Integrale

8 ore 2 minuti

Sally Sierer Bethea was one of the first women in America to become a "riverkeeper"—a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating—even alarming—to illustrate what it takes to save an endangered river. Her tales are triggered by the regular walks she takes through a forest to ... Altre info

17,65 €

Sally Sierer Bethea was one of the first women in America to become a "riverkeeper"—a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating—even alarming—to illustrate what it takes to save an endangered river. Her tales are triggered by the regular walks she takes through a forest to
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The Hidden Seasons

The ultimate guide to reading the clues and signs of nature's calendar all year round: perfect summer reading for nature lovers

di Tristan Gooley ...

Narrato da Tristan Gooley ...

Integrale

9 ore 2 minuti

READ THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly . . . ... Altre info

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READ THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly . . .
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Brief History of Rivers, A: How Flowing Water Built Civilization

di Adrian Kovacs ...

Narrato da Adrian Kovacs ...

Integrale

1 ora 51 minuti

Flowing water is not passive scenery; it is the vital environmental force that forged human history and civilization. Perfect for your morning commute, this deeply reflective historical journey transforms ordinary landscapes into arenas of human ambition and ecological survival. Every current holds the secrets of our agricultural origins and industrial triumphs.As you settle into focused listening ... Altre info

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Flowing water is not passive scenery; it is the vital environmental force that forged human history and civilization. Perfect for your morning commute, this deeply reflective historical journey transforms ordinary landscapes into arenas of human ambition and ecological survival. Every current holds the secrets of our agricultural origins and industrial triumphs.As you settle into focused listening
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Rag and Bone

A Family History of What We've Thrown Away

di Lisa Woollett ...

Narrato da Karen Cass ...

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6 ore 27 minuti

From relics of Georgian empire-building and slave-trading, through Victorian London's barged-out refuse to 1980s fly-tipping and the pervasiveness of present-day plastics, Rag and Bone traces the story of our rubbish, and, through it, our history of consumption.In a series of beachcombing and mudlarking walks - beginning in the Thames in central London, then out to the Kentish estuary and ... Altre info

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From relics of Georgian empire-building and slave-trading, through Victorian London's barged-out refuse to 1980s fly-tipping and the pervasiveness of present-day plastics, Rag and Bone traces the story of our rubbish, and, through it, our history of consumption.In a series of beachcombing and mudlarking walks - beginning in the Thames in central London, then out to the Kentish estuary and
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The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing

di Mark Kurlansky ...

Narrato da Mark Kurlansky ...

Integrale

7 ore 14 minuti

Bloomsbury presents The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing written and read by Mark Kurlansky.National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod—the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish ... Altre info

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Bloomsbury presents The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing written and read by Mark Kurlansky.National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod—the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish
... Altre info
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A Song for the River

di Philip Connors ...

Narrato da Adam Verner ...

Integrale

6 ore 43 minuti

From one of the last working fire lookouts comes this sequel to the award-winning Fire Season―a story of calamity and resilience in the world’s first wilderness.A dozen years into his dream job keeping watch over the Gila National Forest of New Mexico, Philip Connors bore witness to the blaze he had always feared: a megafire that forced him off his mountain by helicopter and forever changed the ... Altre info

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From one of the last working fire lookouts comes this sequel to the award-winning Fire Season―a story of calamity and resilience in the world’s first wilderness.A dozen years into his dream job keeping watch over the Gila National Forest of New Mexico, Philip Connors bore witness to the blaze he had always feared: a megafire that forced him off his mountain by helicopter and forever changed the
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Holding Back the River

The Struggle Against Nature on America's Waterways

di Tyler J. Kelley ...

Narrato da Samantha Desz ...

Integrale

9 ore 10 minuti

A revelatory work of reporting on the men and women wrestling to harness and preserve America’s most vital natural resource: our rivers.The Mississippi. The Missouri. The Ohio. America’s rivers are the very lifeblood of our country. We need them for nourishing crops, for cheap bulk transportation, for hydroelectric power, for fresh drinking water. Rivers are also part of our mythology, our ... Altre info

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A revelatory work of reporting on the men and women wrestling to harness and preserve America’s most vital natural resource: our rivers.The Mississippi. The Missouri. The Ohio. America’s rivers are the very lifeblood of our country. We need them for nourishing crops, for cheap bulk transportation, for hydroelectric power, for fresh drinking water. Rivers are also part of our mythology, our
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Elixir

In the Valley at the End of Time

di Kapka Kassabova ...

Narrato da Natalie Pela ...

Integrale

17 ore 28 minuti

**Brought to you by Penguin.Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place**Over several seasons, Kassabova spends time with the people of this magical region. She meets women and men who work in a long lineage of foragers, ... Altre info

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**Brought to you by Penguin.Set in the valley of the Mesta, one of the oldest inhabited river valleys in Europe and a nexus for wild plant gatherers, Elixir is an unforgettable exploration of the deep connections between people, plants and place**Over several seasons, Kassabova spends time with the people of this magical region. She meets women and men who work in a long lineage of foragers,
... Altre info
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Year in a Ditch, A

Exploring the history, wildlife and conservation of a ditch

di J C Jeremy Hobson ...

Narrato da Ronnie Rowlands ...

Ridotta

3 ore 6 minuti

Rivers, canals, and many glorious waterways are championed and admired at every opportunity. Sadly, not so the humble ditch, yet they are the all-important capillaries supplying the veins of our far more visual watercourses.In no way a dry riverbed of hard facts, A Year in a Ditch is informative and a source of knowledge to anyone interested in exploring the delights and habitat created by ditches ... Altre info

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Rivers, canals, and many glorious waterways are championed and admired at every opportunity. Sadly, not so the humble ditch, yet they are the all-important capillaries supplying the veins of our far more visual watercourses.In no way a dry riverbed of hard facts, A Year in a Ditch is informative and a source of knowledge to anyone interested in exploring the delights and habitat created by ditches
... Altre info
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Calming Cricket Sounds by the River

8D Immersive Audio and White Noise for Deep Sleep, Relaxation, and Stress Relief

di Luna Brook ...

Narrato da Luna Brook ...

Integrale

8 ore 22 minuti

Escape into a tranquil riverside night where the gentle chorus of crickets blends seamlessly with the soft flow of water. This immersive 8D soundscape audiobook is designed to surround you in calming nature sounds, creating a deeply relaxing environment that helps quiet the mind and restore balance to the body.Through advanced 8D immersive audio, the delicate chirping of crickets and the steady ... Altre info

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Escape into a tranquil riverside night where the gentle chorus of crickets blends seamlessly with the soft flow of water. This immersive 8D soundscape audiobook is designed to surround you in calming nature sounds, creating a deeply relaxing environment that helps quiet the mind and restore balance to the body.Through advanced 8D immersive audio, the delicate chirping of crickets and the steady
... Altre info
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River Songs

Moments of Wild Wonder in Fly Fishing

di Steve Duda ...

Narrato da Steve Duda ...

Integrale

6 ore 26 minuti

River Songs is rich with bracing, authentic, generous stories—writing that revels in language and spirit. Avoiding most of fly fishing's clichés—the romantic elegies, the Moby-Dick-like conquests, the play-by-play detailing a "victory" over a fish—Steve Duda instead offers pieces that breathe lived experience, reveal vulnerabilities, and convey a broad perspective of what it means to have "a long ... Altre info

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River Songs is rich with bracing, authentic, generous stories—writing that revels in language and spirit. Avoiding most of fly fishing's clichés—the romantic elegies, the Moby-Dick-like conquests, the play-by-play detailing a "victory" over a fish—Steve Duda instead offers pieces that breathe lived experience, reveal vulnerabilities, and convey a broad perspective of what it means to have "a long
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