Crossing Open Ground: Essays.
New York: Scribner's, 1988. First Printing of the First US Edition. A Fine tight unread copy in a Fine bright clipped dust jacket. This copy is signed and inscribed by Lopez. This volume collects 14 naturalist essays by the author of Arctic Dreams and River Notes. In Crossing Open Ground, writer Barry Lopez offers beautiful, and thought-provoking reflections on how the natural world can define and illuminate our sense of self. Whether he’s traversing the Arctic tundra or the deserts of the American Southwest, recalling the devastating beaching of forty-one sperm whales along the Oregon coast or reveling in the remarkable migrations of wild geese, Lopez shows readers the world’s special places, its remarkable people, and stunning natural events. He thoughtfully explores humankind’s place in this vast natural scheme, and opens our eyes to its breathtaking complexity. Item #29494
ISBN: 0684188171
Price: $150.00