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2 comments about Nahanni: River of Gold...River of Dreams.

1. The Nahanni River, with its surrounding National Park, is one of Canada's truly great and unspoiled wilderness areas. This book takes us on a narrative journey through the varied and spectacular course of the Nahanni.

   Perhaps no one knows the Nahanni better than author Neil Hartling. Living in the Yukon and operating adventure tours of the area, he is a wonderful story teller equally concerned with publicizing and protecting this pristine area.

   This book touches on many disciplines. The geological formation of the area with its canyons and waterfalls is described in detail. The folklore and history as well as environmental concerns for the future are powerfully told.

   For those interested in sport and adventure canoeing this is a grand story of one of the world's prime and elusive venues. The color photos of the majestic Nahanni landscapes will delight anyone who appreciates natural beauty.




2. Nahanni: River of Gold...River of Dreams is an exciting look at the mysterious Nahanni River in Canada's Northwest Territories. Although I have never been to the Nahanni, it holds a special place in my heart and Neil and his books have been invaluable to my research on the Nahanni for my most recent fiction novel -- The River.
   
   Thank you, Neil, for all of your help and for helping to paint the picture of a fearsome yet exciting river and a rugged, majestic land of native lore, headless corpses and one of Canada's most sensational landscapes that I one day plan to see for myself.
   
   I also recommend Neil Hartling & Peter Jowett's Nahanni River Guide and of course Neil's company 'Nahanni River Adventures' to anyone who plans to travel there.
   
   ~Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of The River

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5 comments about National Geographic Guide to Family Adventure Vacations: Wildlife Encounters, Cultural Explorations, and Learning Escapes in the U.S. and Canada.

1. This guide was a wonderful breath of fresh air. As parents of a 14 yr old we were really tired of the same old vacations and really had no idea that exploring North America could be so interesting. Our family used this book as a guide on a recent trip to Montana and South Dakota. It was a terific trip--from the Blackfeet tours to Little Big Horn to Lakota Pony Rides, we truly had a unique experience. Ms. Stapen's guide helped us navigate and explore the most interesting sites these states had to offer. The guide was very informative, especially pointing out those places that are "kid friendly". The book was even helpful in pointing out certain tours not especially suited for kids.---ie. the tour at Little Bighorn. While this did not stop us from going on tour, it did prepare us for the " are we finished yet" complaints of our 14 yr. old. I highly recommend this guide for anyone considering vacationing anywhere in the U.S. From the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast and throughout Canada, this book will help you if you are truly looking for a different type of vacation. I urge anyone to consult this guide---- it will open up a whole new world!



2. This book is a real dissapointment. There is no 'adventure' here. It's just a list of museums from around the country. Now these are nice museums, but perusing the AAA Tourbooks will give you the same information for free. This books is a waste of money.



3. Stapen's book on family adventure travel is one of the best of its kind. Our family was looking for new types of vacations (other than the usual places like DisneyWorld, the beach, etc) that would cater to children of different ages. We are looking forward to trying out several of the recommendations, such as a night at the zoo, space camp, dogsledding, llama trekking and exploring native american culture. The writeups are well done and the book is very enjoyable. A must for families. I am over 50 but could not put that in Box 5 for some reason .



4. As the mother of two active and intellectually curious boys, I was so disappointed with this National Geographic book that I am sorely tempted to return it to the publisher. My aim: to find some suggestions for hikes in the White Mountains and family resorts in New Hampshire for this summer and an exciting, wilderness approach to seeing the West for next summer. The cover: a healthy, athletic father and son, in a kayak on a pristine lake. The subtitle: wildlife encounters, cultural explorations and learning escapes in the US and Canada. The inside: Connecticut's only entry is an Indian museum at the Mohegan Sun gambling casino; four of Massachusett's five entries are museums in downtown Boston and the fifth a small recreation of the Plymouth Colony; New York's six entries include three museums in New York City, two adult continuing education programs in upstate NY and a weekend workshop on Indian culture in the Catskills. I could go on ,but it would only bore you. In short, every entry I read (and I quote only those states I am familiar with) could have been found in literally any run- of -the- mill (free) guidebook found in any hotel loby, restaurant or Chamber of Commerce office. (SeaWorld and Busch Gardens in Florida?? Give me a break!). I implore you to save your money and pass on this book!



5. This book gives you just enough information to help you to plan a great family vacation. They give you places and numbers to call to get more information on some great trips accross the country. For a busy parent who wnats to get more bang out of their short vaction this is a must have. We love the book.

1 comments about Notes from the Element: A Memoir.

1. Clear writing. When he writes about family and friends he is most engaging. His depiction of people is non-judgmental and honest so you immediately have an opinion because his characters are familiar. His love of solitude and reflection is clear. The author's description of the national parks reflect his passion. I look forward to his next book which I hope will center around his observation of the human condition. This was an easy read and made me want to go camping. This book should also be listed under camping guides of which this is one of the best. I have three camping guides on my shelf.

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5 comments about An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude.

1. This book is interesting, well written and, according to my cousin Joe, is a 100% accurate description of what it is like sailing in these Carribean waters. I'd recommend it for anyone interested in travelers tales.



2. If you want a book by and about experts sailing the Caribbean this is not it.
   
   This is the story about a hard working Toronto couple. His dream was taking time off to sail to and around the Caribbean. If she had a dream; long, scary sailing trips were not part of it. Still, shaking in her flip-flops, she helped him pursue this dream and did pretty darn well. They spent several years saving and preparing. Anne was the founder and editor of Cottage Life Magazine. Her husband, Steve, worked for her magazine.
   
   When they finally leave I can feel Anne's fear. Maybe because my husband would like to do the same thing and I haven't ever been on a (moving) sailboat. They were very well prepared and organized, but there were still very scary times.
   
   I liked that they were sincerely interested in getting to know the native people and the islands. They didn't treat the people as though they were there only for their convenience--they wanted to learn from them and build friendships. That is really the heart of the book.
   
   Sprinkled throughout the book are tested recipes that are as authentic as Anne could make them. Quite a bonus.
   
   I heartily recommend this book to anyone whether they dream of sailing or not.
   
   I learned recently that Anne and her husband sailed down to the Caribbean again on their boat. I don't know if another book is coming, but I hope so.
   



3. Seems like good information for Cruisers, I enjoyed the reading. Did not try any of the recipes.



4. Fun read that has enough adventure to keep you coming back during the cold evenings in winter. I read this and passed it along to my mom who in turn sent it around the world. Each reader found the time to write a comment either about the rum, recipes or pitfalls of sailing down island way. If you ever thought about taking a year or two off you'll definantly want to give it a read. If you just need an escape you won't be sorry. I still pick it up from time to time just to read a chapter before going to sleep (with the hopes a caribbean dream soon to follow). If you only use the recipes it's worth it.



5. This is a great book! Even the recipes are good, we have tried several. Great read before traveling to the area or as an armchair traveler. Highly recommended!