In A Place Beyond, 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 wolves, traveling with Iñupiat hunters, witnessing the Kobuk River at 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 are offset by haunting insights, and by thoughtful reflections on contemporary Iñupiat culture, making A Place Beyond a book to savor.
Table des matières
Acknowledgments – 7, Map – 8, Preface – 11, Grandpa’s Ghost – 15, Putyuq Always Get – 21, Thin Water – 27, Sometimes Always Never – 33, Gearhead Heaven – 39, One of Us – 45, A State of Mind – 51, The Only Game – 59, Whistle for the Wind – 65, The KillingA propos de l’auteur
Nick Jans is one of Alaska’s most recognized and prolific writers. A contributing editor to Alaska Magazine and a member of USA Today’s board of editorial contributors, he’s written nine books and hundreds of magazine articles, and contributed to many anthologies. His range includes poetry, short fiction, literary essays, natural history, outdoor adventure, fishing, and political commentary. He has been the recipient of numerous writing awards including a Rasmuson Foundation artist grant. He currently lives in Juneau with his wife, Sherrie, and travels widely in Alaska. He returns each year to Ambler, the arctic Inupiaq Eskimo village in which he lived for 20 years, and the place he still calls “home.”
Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 192 ● ISBN 9780882408996 ● Taille du fichier 2.8 MB ● Âge 17-13 ans ● Maison d’édition West Margin Press ● Publié 2012 ● Édition 1 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 2904932 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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