In the Shadow of Mount McKinley - Softcover

Beach, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156833155X ISBN 13: 9781568331553

Publisher: DER-Derrydale Press, 2000

Synopsis

These tales and descriptions of the Mt. McKinley area of Alaska were written by on of the world's most famous big game hunters. The riveting accounts of hunting expeditions for caribou, bear, moose, and mountain sheep are ably illustrated with both photos taken by the author and by color plates of stunning paintings by Carl Rungius. It's a thrilling armchair journey with one of the first explorers and hunters in this part of North America. The descriptions of this wild land will have you packing your bags to visit the last great wilderness America has to offer.

About this title

About the Author

William Beach was a hunter, adventurer, and photographer whose travels and reports were instrumental in the development of the American conservation movement.

From the Back Cover

The last great wilderness America has to offer...Alaska. Many people have longed to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life and journey into the great unknown to hunt for big game and survive by their wits. In the Shadow of Mount McKinley brings all of this excitement to life with riveting stories by one of the world's most famous big game hunters. The thrill of the hunt, the exhilaration of forging through uncharted territory, and illustrations by Carl Rungius (one of the most important wildlife artists of the 20th century) make In the Shadow of Mount McKinley unforgettable reading.

Edition details

• Publisher: DER-Derrydale Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156833155X
• ISBN 13: 9781568331553
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 377