Colin Fletcher
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Product Description When, at age sixty-seven, backpack guru Colin Fletcher decided to make a six-month, single-handed, foot-and-raft expedition down t
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he full length of the Colorado River, it was not only for adventure but because he needed "something to pare the fat off my soul...to make me grateful, again, for being alive." From its Green River source in Wyoming to its black conclusion in Mexico's Gulf of California, the 1,700-mile Colorado is America's second-longest river and has some of the most beautiful vistas. In recounting his journey, Fletcher treats the reader to a host of dramatic, moving and hilarious experiences. Through him, we are able to wake up every morning to fresh views, new people, exotic wildlife and the rewards of wilderness solitude. RIVER is a glorious journey. "Magnificent at its headwaters and in undimmed canyons, the Colorado runs wild as it has through the ages. Fletcher extols its breathtaking vistas and magnificent wildlife." (Booklist) From the Publisher 12 1.5-hour cassettes From AudioFile The river, the narrator, and the story all take a slow, retired man's pace as they trace the great Colorado from its source to its mouth in a rubber raft. First-person portraits of wildlife, geology, weather, and color convey the peace and the power of the mighty and important river. Narrator Arthur Addison's Midwestern speech and slightly raspy voice make it easy to feel the author's peace and sense of accomplishment, although he rarely and briefly reveals his inner emotions. Interesting encounters with other outdoor travelers add a sense of sweetness to the saga. J.A.H. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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