Weymouth, Adam
Kings of the Yukon: An Alaskan River Journey
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141983790
- author:
- Weymouth, Adam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Adam Weymouth's epic voyage by canoe down the Yukon River is a captivating account of an extraordinary adventure. Spanning four months and over 2,000 miles, this journey takes readers through one of North America's most ruggedly beautiful and remote regions.
The author's searing portraits of the people who inhabit this wilderness offer a poignant glimpse into a way of life that is rapidly changing due to environmental pressures. The king salmon, which have long been the backbone of the Yukon's ecosystem, are now facing declining numbers, threatening the very fabric of the region.
This elegiac and lyrical book is a powerful exploration of the human relationship with nature, and the consequences of our actions on the world around us. Weymouth's writing is reminiscent of Robert Macfarlane's style, making this an unmissable read for anyone interested in travel, nature, and the environment.
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