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FIRST SURVIVORS, THE

Plunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.

de Richard Robins ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Andrew E ...

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2 hora 33 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First SurvivorsPlunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.No one had ever survived the falls. Until they did.In 1957, two siblings were pulled into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness—and into the violent grip of the Tahquamenon River. Swept over a 50-foot waterfall that had claimed every life before them, they should ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First SurvivorsPlunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.No one had ever survived the falls. Until they did.In 1957, two siblings were pulled into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness—and into the violent grip of the Tahquamenon River. Swept over a 50-foot waterfall that had claimed every life before them, they should
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Walking the Nile

de Levison Wood ...

Narrado por Gildart Jackson ...

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11 hora 12 minutos

Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations—Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt—to the Mediterranean coast.Like his ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations—Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt—to the Mediterranean coast.Like his
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Rhine River Stories: Legends, Lives, and Lost Cities Along Europe’s Most Enchanted Waterway

de Margot Sinclair ...

Narrado por Margot Sinclair ...

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3 hora

Journey through an evocative travel anthology and historical fiction where interconnected lives ride the currents of time. Perfect for a relaxing evening escape or an engaging daily commute, these ten immersive narratives transport you from misty Swiss headwaters to the vast Dutch delta. Let the rhythmic tides of this legendary waterway sweep you away into centuries of whispered lore.Witness a ... Leer más

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Journey through an evocative travel anthology and historical fiction where interconnected lives ride the currents of time. Perfect for a relaxing evening escape or an engaging daily commute, these ten immersive narratives transport you from misty Swiss headwaters to the vast Dutch delta. Let the rhythmic tides of this legendary waterway sweep you away into centuries of whispered lore.Witness a
... Leer más
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Cracked

The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World

de Steven Hawley ...

Narrado por Steven Hawley, Danny Campbell ...

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9 hora 14 minutos

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation’s rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation’s rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them
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Futuro ancestral

de Ailton Krenak ...

Narrado por Sebastián Díaz ...

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2 hora 26 minutos

Si hay un futuro que imaginar es ancestral, pues ya está presente en el aquí y ahora y en lo que existe a nuestro alrededor, en los ríos, las montañas y los árboles que son nuestros parientes. Krenak propone una mirada que desafía y enfrenta los supuestos que sostienen la mentalidad occidental.Frente a los estragos de siglos de colonialismo y devastación ecológica y social, Ailton Krenak llama la ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Si hay un futuro que imaginar es ancestral, pues ya está presente en el aquí y ahora y en lo que existe a nuestro alrededor, en los ríos, las montañas y los árboles que son nuestros parientes. Krenak propone una mirada que desafía y enfrenta los supuestos que sostienen la mentalidad occidental.Frente a los estragos de siglos de colonialismo y devastación ecológica y social, Ailton Krenak llama la
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Freshwater Worlds for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Life in Ponds, Rivers, and Lakes

de Robert Klein ...

Narrado por Robert Klein ...

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1 horas 48 minutos

Transform your next nature walk into an ecological adventure by uncovering the vibrant wildlife hidden in local waters. Whether you are kayaking down a river, casting a line on a quiet fishing trip, or seeking a calming escape outdoors, this immersive audio journey reveals the secret life thriving within aquatic habitats.Leave behind heavy scientific jargon and embrace a relaxing, educational ... Leer más

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Transform your next nature walk into an ecological adventure by uncovering the vibrant wildlife hidden in local waters. Whether you are kayaking down a river, casting a line on a quiet fishing trip, or seeking a calming escape outdoors, this immersive audio journey reveals the secret life thriving within aquatic habitats.Leave behind heavy scientific jargon and embrace a relaxing, educational
... Leer más
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Drinkbare rivieren

een reis, een droom, een levenswerk

de Li An Phoa, Maarten van der Schaaf ...

Narrado por Li An Phoa ...

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7 hora 2 minutos

‘Drinkbare rivieren’ van Li An Phoa en Maarten van der Schaaf, is Li An’s verhaal van een nieuw natuur besef. Al tijdens haar jeugd in een dichtbebouwde voorstad verwondert Li An Phoa zich over de wildernis in de buurt, het mos tussen de stoeptegels en de reigers bij de sloten. Als twintiger trekt ze de echte wildernis in. Tijdens een kanotocht door het Canadese Noordpoolgebied ontdekt ze dat ze ... Leer más

$22.12 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

‘Drinkbare rivieren’ van Li An Phoa en Maarten van der Schaaf, is Li An’s verhaal van een nieuw natuur besef. Al tijdens haar jeugd in een dichtbebouwde voorstad verwondert Li An Phoa zich over de wildernis in de buurt, het mos tussen de stoeptegels en de reigers bij de sloten. Als twintiger trekt ze de echte wildernis in. Tijdens een kanotocht door het Canadese Noordpoolgebied ontdekt ze dat ze
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The Source

How Rivers Made America and America Remade Its Rivers

de Martin Doyle ...

Narrado por Keith Sellon-Wright ...

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10 hora 32 minutos

In this fresh and powerful work of environmental history, Martin Doyle explores how rivers have often been the source of arguments at the heart of the American experiment?over federalism, taxation, regulation, conservation, and development.Doyle tells the epic story of America and its rivers, from the U.S. Constitution's roots in interstate river navigation, the origins of the Army Corps of ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

In this fresh and powerful work of environmental history, Martin Doyle explores how rivers have often been the source of arguments at the heart of the American experiment?over federalism, taxation, regulation, conservation, and development.Doyle tells the epic story of America and its rivers, from the U.S. Constitution's roots in interstate river navigation, the origins of the Army Corps of
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Science Be Dammed

How Ignoring Inconvenient Science Drained the Colorado River

de Eric Kuhn, John Fleck ...

Narrado por Joel Richards ...

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9 hora 17 minutos

Science Be Dammed is an alarming reminder of the high stakes in the management—and perils in the mismanagement—of water in the western United States. It seems deceptively simple: even when clear evidence was available that the Colorado River could not sustain ambitious dreaming and planning by decision-makers throughout the twentieth century, river planners and political operatives irresponsibly ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Science Be Dammed is an alarming reminder of the high stakes in the management—and perils in the mismanagement—of water in the western United States. It seems deceptively simple: even when clear evidence was available that the Colorado River could not sustain ambitious dreaming and planning by decision-makers throughout the twentieth century, river planners and political operatives irresponsibly
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Breakpoint

Reckoning with America’s Environmental Crises

de Jeremy B. C. Jackson, Steve Chapple ...

Narrado por Keith Sellon-Wright ...

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8 hora 7 minutos

Eminent ecologist Jeremy B. C. Jackson and award-winning journalist Steve Chapple traveled the length of the Mississippi River interviewing farmers, fishermen, scientists, and policymakers to better understand the mounting environmental problems ravaging the United States. Along their journey, which quickly expands to California, Florida, and New York, the pair uncovered surprising and profound ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Eminent ecologist Jeremy B. C. Jackson and award-winning journalist Steve Chapple traveled the length of the Mississippi River interviewing farmers, fishermen, scientists, and policymakers to better understand the mounting environmental problems ravaging the United States. Along their journey, which quickly expands to California, Florida, and New York, the pair uncovered surprising and profound
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Eric Sloane's Weather Book

de Eric Sloane ...

Narrado por Chris Mattews ...

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2 hora 42 minutos

"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also
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Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress Relief

Nature’s Serenity—Tranquil Waters to Soothe Your Mind, Calm Your Soul & Guide You into Restful Sleep

de Mindful Moments - Nature Sounds - Ambient Sounds ...

Narrado por Mindful Moments - Nature Sounds - Ambient Sounds ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Healing Water Sounds
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13 hora 2 minutos

Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress ReliefClose your eyes and let the world melt away. Imagine a gentle stream winding through a lush green valley, its crystal-clear waters whispering secrets only nature knows. The steady, soothing flow of a river carries away the weight of your thoughts, while the soft babbling of a brook wraps around you ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress ReliefClose your eyes and let the world melt away. Imagine a gentle stream winding through a lush green valley, its crystal-clear waters whispering secrets only nature knows. The steady, soothing flow of a river carries away the weight of your thoughts, while the soft babbling of a brook wraps around you
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Cornerstone at the Confluence

Navigating the Colorado River Compact's Next Century

Narrado por Graham Rowat ...

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10 hora 19 minutos

Signed on November 24, 1922, the Colorado River Compact is body of laws colloquially called the "Law of the River" that governs how human beings use water from the river system dubbed the "American Nile." No fewer than forty million people have come to rely on the Colorado River system in modern times—a system immersed in an unprecedented, unrelenting megadrought for more than two decades. ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Signed on November 24, 1922, the Colorado River Compact is body of laws colloquially called the "Law of the River" that governs how human beings use water from the river system dubbed the "American Nile." No fewer than forty million people have come to rely on the Colorado River system in modern times—a system immersed in an unprecedented, unrelenting megadrought for more than two decades.
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Hell or High Water

Surviving Tibet's Tsangpo River

de Peter Heller ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

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9 hora 37 minutos

The Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet has lured explorers and adventurers since its discovery. Sacred to the Buddhists, the inspiration for Shangri La, the Gorge is as steeped in legend and mystery as any spot on earth. As a river-running challenge, the remote Tsangpo is relentlessly unforgiving, more difficult than any stretch of river ever attempted. Its mysteries have withstood a century's ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

The Tsangpo Gorge in southeastern Tibet has lured explorers and adventurers since its discovery. Sacred to the Buddhists, the inspiration for Shangri La, the Gorge is as steeped in legend and mystery as any spot on earth. As a river-running challenge, the remote Tsangpo is relentlessly unforgiving, more difficult than any stretch of river ever attempted. Its mysteries have withstood a century's
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Watershed

Herman Murrah and the Pascagoula River Swamp

de Davy Murrah ...

Narrado por John McLain ...

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4 hora 3 minutos

The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America.Herman Murrah (1935-2022) lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp ... Leer más

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The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America.Herman Murrah (1935-2022) lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp
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Waterfalls for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to How Rivers Tumble over the Land

de Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrado por Thomas Whitaker ...

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1 horas 36 minutos

Decode the hidden geology of wild waterfalls and turn your next outdoor hike into an awe-inspiring nature adventure. Follow the rushing energy of untamed rivers as they carve through solid rock, creating dramatic ledges and towering cascades. Whether you are listening to learn during a morning commute or seeking a peaceful escape to unwind, this immersive audio experience connects you to the ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Decode the hidden geology of wild waterfalls and turn your next outdoor hike into an awe-inspiring nature adventure. Follow the rushing energy of untamed rivers as they carve through solid rock, creating dramatic ledges and towering cascades. Whether you are listening to learn during a morning commute or seeking a peaceful escape to unwind, this immersive audio experience connects you to the
... Leer más
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Calming Cricket Sounds by the River

8D Immersive Audio and White Noise for Deep Sleep, Relaxation, and Stress Relief

de Luna Brook ...

Narrado por Luna Brook ...

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8 hora 22 minutos

Escape into a tranquil riverside night where the gentle chorus of crickets blends seamlessly with the soft flow of water. This immersive 8D soundscape audiobook is designed to surround you in calming nature sounds, creating a deeply relaxing environment that helps quiet the mind and restore balance to the body.Through advanced 8D immersive audio, the delicate chirping of crickets and the steady ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Escape into a tranquil riverside night where the gentle chorus of crickets blends seamlessly with the soft flow of water. This immersive 8D soundscape audiobook is designed to surround you in calming nature sounds, creating a deeply relaxing environment that helps quiet the mind and restore balance to the body.Through advanced 8D immersive audio, the delicate chirping of crickets and the steady
... Leer más
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Torrents As Yet Unknown

Daring Whitewater Ventures into the World's Great River Gorges

de Wickliffe W. Walker ...

Narrado por Christopher P. Brown ...

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7 hora 2 minutos

Pioneering whitewater explorer Wick Walker examines what lured a generation of incredibly daring pioneers into some of Earth's most wondrous yet forbidding river canyons: below Victoria Falls on the Zambezi; the Great Bend of the Tsangpo in Tibet; Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Yangtze; the flanks of Mount Everest; and more.Loaded with great moments and personal stories, Wick details what these ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Pioneering whitewater explorer Wick Walker examines what lured a generation of incredibly daring pioneers into some of Earth's most wondrous yet forbidding river canyons: below Victoria Falls on the Zambezi; the Great Bend of the Tsangpo in Tibet; Tiger Leaping Gorge on the Yangtze; the flanks of Mount Everest; and more.Loaded with great moments and personal stories, Wick details what these
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Field Notes from a Waterborne Land

Bengal Beyond the Bhadralok

de Parimal Bhattacharya ...

Narrado por Anindya Chakravorty ...

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10 hora 19 minutos

In the late 2000s, when the three-decade-long Left Front rule in West Bengal was crumbling, Parimal Bhattacharya began to travel outside the well-trodden urban centres to different parts of the region - from the Sundarbans to tribal Jangalmahal, from the outskirts of Kolkata to villages on the Bangladesh border, from the floodplains of the Hooghly to the forests of Simlipal in neighbouring Odisha ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

In the late 2000s, when the three-decade-long Left Front rule in West Bengal was crumbling, Parimal Bhattacharya began to travel outside the well-trodden urban centres to different parts of the region - from the Sundarbans to tribal Jangalmahal, from the outskirts of Kolkata to villages on the Bangladesh border, from the floodplains of the Hooghly to the forests of Simlipal in neighbouring Odisha
... Leer más
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Danube River History: From Ancient Civilizations to Cold War Frontiers and a Reborn European Lifeline

de Thomas Warburg ...

Narrado por Thomas Warburg ...

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1 horas 54 minutos

Navigate a sweeping European history where one mighty river forged powerful empires, fueled trade, and divided nations. Perfect for your daily commute, this evocative narrative transforms physical geography into a thrilling battleground of human ambition. Follow the turbulent waterways from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, witnessing how rushing currents shaped the geopolitical destiny of an ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Navigate a sweeping European history where one mighty river forged powerful empires, fueled trade, and divided nations. Perfect for your daily commute, this evocative narrative transforms physical geography into a thrilling battleground of human ambition. Follow the turbulent waterways from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, witnessing how rushing currents shaped the geopolitical destiny of an
... Leer más
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The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing

de Mark Kurlansky ...

Narrado por Mark Kurlansky ...

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7 hora 14 minutos

Bloomsbury presents The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing written and read by Mark Kurlansky.National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod—the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing written and read by Mark Kurlansky.National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod—the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish
... Leer más
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Seven Rivers

A Journey Through the Currents of Human History

de Vanessa Taylor ...

Narrado por Joan Walker ...

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11 hora 41 minutos

Every river deserves its own history.The seven rivers in this narrative were chosen because they are major rivers that magnify the common qualities of these great natural arteries that run through civilization. The Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze, and Thames are all "world rivers" by virtue of the roles they have each played in our shared and conflicted world history.They have ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Every river deserves its own history.The seven rivers in this narrative were chosen because they are major rivers that magnify the common qualities of these great natural arteries that run through civilization. The Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze, and Thames are all "world rivers" by virtue of the roles they have each played in our shared and conflicted world history.They have
... Leer más
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To the River

A Journey beneath the Surface

de Olivia Laing ...

Narrado por Kate Reading ...

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8 hora 29 minutos

Over sixty years after Virginia Woolf drowned in the River Ouse, Olivia Laing set out one midsummer morning to walk its banks, from source to sea. Along the way, she explores the roles that rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through literature, mythology, and folklore.Lyrical and stirring, To the River is a passionate investigation into how history resides in a landscape—and ... Leer más

$19.95 USD

Over sixty years after Virginia Woolf drowned in the River Ouse, Olivia Laing set out one midsummer morning to walk its banks, from source to sea. Along the way, she explores the roles that rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through literature, mythology, and folklore.Lyrical and stirring, To the River is a passionate investigation into how history resides in a landscape—and
... Leer más
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Mississippi River Stories: A Journey Through the People, History, and Wild Heart of America’s Great Waterway

de Peter Calloway ...

Narrado por Peter Calloway ...

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2 hora 4 minutos

This sweeping narrative nonfiction journey traces the eternal clash between human ambition and untamed American nature. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical adventure carries you from quiet northern headwaters to the restless southern delta. Experience a reflective, interconnected saga of survival along the banks of a mighty, unforgiving current.Let the immersive rush of ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This sweeping narrative nonfiction journey traces the eternal clash between human ambition and untamed American nature. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric historical adventure carries you from quiet northern headwaters to the restless southern delta. Experience a reflective, interconnected saga of survival along the banks of a mighty, unforgiving current.Let the immersive rush of
... Leer más

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