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OverviewRay and Barbara Bane worked as teachers in Barrow and Wainwright, Alaska, in the early 1960s—but they didn’t simply teach the children of their Iñupiat Eskimo and Koyukon friends and neighbors: they fully embraced their lifestyle. Doing so, they realized how closely intertwined life in the region was with the land, and, specifically, how critical wilderness was to the ancient traditions and wisdom that undergirded the Native way of life. That slow realization came to a head during a 1,200-mile dogsled trip from Hughes to Barrow in 1974—a trip that led them to give up teaching in favor of working, through the National Park Service, to preserve Alaska’s wilderness. This book tells their story, a tale of dedication and tireless labor in the face of suspicion, resistance, and even violence. At a time when Alaska’s natural bounty remains under threat, Our Perfect Wild shows us an example of the commitment—and love—that will be required to preserve it. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kaylene Johnson-Sullivan , Ray BanePublisher: University of Alaska Press Imprint: University of Alaska Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781602232785ISBN 10: 1602232784 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 15 February 2016 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction Prologue 1. “When Are We Going?” 2. One Year 3. To The Top of the World 4. Going to the Dogs 5. Becoming Eskimo 6. Ekak 7. Learning to Fly 8. Hungry Country 9. Hog River Gary 10. In the Presence of Wolves 11. The 1200-Mile Journey 12. Through Ancient Eyes 13. A Place Apart 14. Selby Lake 15. Birth and Trauma 16. Line of Fire 17. Growing Pains 18. A Keeper of the Park 19. Among Bears 20. Exxon Valdez 21. Katmai Carnival 22. Reining in the Rebel 23. Citizens of the Natural World Epilogue Afterword Acknowledgements—Kaylene Johnson-Sullivan Acknowledgements—Ray Bane Sources and Recommendation Readings Conservation Organizations Acronyms IndexReviewsWith her characteristic poise and brevity, distinguished Alaskan journalist Kaylene Johnson chronicles the Banes story of environmental gumption in the wilderness. . . . As her narrative gallops into environmental controversies, it shines with Johnson s insight and intelligence. --Molly Peacock, author of The Paper Garden """With her characteristic poise and brevity, distinguished Alaskan journalist Kaylene Johnson chronicles the Banes' story of environmental gumption in the wilderness. . . . As her narrative gallops into environmental controversies, it shines with Johnson's insight and intelligence.""--Molly Peacock, author of The Paper Garden ""Brimming with wilderness adventure and lessons of the Old Ways, all woven tight as a reed basket with the courage, humility, and tenacity it takes to stand and fight for what you know and love, the Banes' story is vital to understanding modern-day Alaska.""-- ""Alaska History""" With her characteristic poise and brevity, distinguished Alaskan journalist Kaylene Johnson chronicles the Banes' story of environmental gumption in the wilderness. . . . As her narrative gallops into environmental controversies, it shines with Johnson's insight and intelligence. --Molly Peacock, author of The Paper Garden Author InformationKayleneJohnson is a writer and longtime Alaskan who lives in Eagle River. Her books include A Tender Distance: Adventures Raising My Son in Alaska; Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down; and Canyons and Ice: The Wilderness Travels of Dick Griffith, the latter published by the University of Alaska Press. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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