Book Club: Woodcraft
"Woodcraft" by Elmer Kreps is a timeless guide that dives into the heart of living and thriving in the wilderness with grace and skill. This classic tome, much like the...
"Woodcraft" by Elmer Kreps is a timeless guide that dives into the heart of living and thriving in the wilderness with grace and skill. This classic tome, much like the...
"Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer is a compelling and tragic narrative that delves deep into the heart of American wilderness, echoing the undying human yearning for adventure and solitude...
Imagine the restless spirits of the vast, untamed American frontier, where the Apache Indians once roamed with a fierce independence and profound connection to the land. Frank Lockwood's "The Apache...
"The Oregon Trail" by Francis Parkman is a vivid, firsthand account of a journey across the American frontier in the mid-19th century, providing readers with a window into the past...
Nestled in the pages of Will Jones' Cabin, the spirit of isolation and simplicity finds a resonant echo in the hearts of those who yearn for a retreat from the...
Yvon Chouinard's Some Stories: Lessons from the Edge of Business and Sport is not merely a collection of tales from a life lived at the interface of adventure and entrepreneurship....
In The Responsible Company, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Vincent Stanley, the company's director of philosophy, share their insights on the challenges and rewards of making environmental and social...
Imagine a business philosophy not solely driven by the bottom line but by a commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical practices. Yvon Chouinard's Let My People Go Surfing: The Education...
Have you ever stood amidst a forest, dwarfed by the towering timbers, and pondered the tales these age-old sentinels could tell? Ralph Andrews' Timber is a rich tapestry of the...
Have you ever wondered what drives a group to dedicate their lives to the guardianship of nature’s expansive domains? In The Forest Service and The Greatest Good, James Lewis explores...
"The U.S. Forest Service: A History" by Harold K. Steen is an insightful and comprehensive examination of one of the United States' most important environmental agencies. Through meticulous research and...
"A Forest Journey: The Story of Wood and Civilization" by John Perlin is a meticulously researched and compellingly written book that traces the pivotal role of wood in the development...
"The Nordic Cookbook" by Magnus Nilsson is an extensive culinary journey through the heart of Scandinavia, offering readers far more than just a compilation of recipes. Nilsson, a renowned Swedish...
"Wilderness Cooking: A Unique Illustrated Cookbook and Guide" by Berndt Berglund offers a delectable dive into the art of preparing food in the great outdoors. This book isn’t just a...
"Waves and Beaches: The Dynamics of the Ocean Surface" by Willard Bascom and updated by Kim McCoy serves as a timeless and essential guide to understanding the science and beauty...
"Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate" by Mark Kurlansky is a profound exploration of the salmon’s journey through time and its intertwined relationship with...
"The Imperiled Cutthroat" by Greg French delves deep into the world of Yellowstone's native cutthroat trout, offering a profound examination of its ecological, historical, and cultural significance. Through meticulous research...
"The New Fish" by Simen Sætre and Kjetil Østli offers an intriguing dive into Norway's fishing industry, framed through the story of one fish that revolutionized an entire sector: the...
Have you ever pondered the silent, watchful guardianship of nature? Lee Spencer's "A Temporary Refuge" compels readers to consider the profound impact of human intervention on the natural world, all...
Have you ever considered the American shad to be an integral part of U.S. history? John McPhee's "The Founding Fish" isn't just a book about fishing—it's a rich exploration into...