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PublisherScribner
ISBN-101439159866
ISBN-139781439159866
eBay Product ID (ePID)175814198
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Book TitleEmerald Mile : the Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon
Number of Pages448 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicBoating, Natural Disasters, United States / 20th Century, United States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), Outdoor Skills, United States / West / Mountain (Az, Co, Id, Mt, NM, Nv, Ut, WY), Parks & Campgrounds
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Travel, Sports & Recreation, History
AuthorKevin Fedarko
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight13.3 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews The Emerald Mile is the rarest of creations-a magical convergence of words and paper, wood and water, rock and sky, human character and cosmic caprice . Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. I have no doubt it will become an instant classic, a timeless chronicle of what can still be legitimately called the American spirit., Powerful and poetic passages put readers inside the adventurers' boats, even if they have only ever imagined the Grand Canyon or seen it in pictures... an epic-sized true-life adventure tale that appeals to both the heart and the head., Fedarko's effortlessly engaging narrative... is a labor of passion from an adventurous journalist who still calls the Grand Canyon home., Kevin Fedarko's magnificent book covers a lot of ground -- and water... So it is a great boon of Fedarko's book that he tells the story of the dam, and of the engineers and techinicians who built it... with as much respect and homage as he gives to the dorymen., Crafting a tale as graceful and powerful as the natural wonder of which he writes... the books goes beyond your typical river porn, offering a wide appeal to everyone from history buffs and the Popular Mechanics set to environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, it would not be overblown to say The Emerald Mile deserved a spot on the bookshelf alongside such enduring classics as Cadillac Desert, Desert Solitaire and Encounters with the Archdruid. It's that good...Fedarko will have you posied on the edge of your seat like a high-sider at in Lava Falls., Grua's wild ride on the Colorado, how it mirrored his mercurial personality, is just on part of Fedarko's story; however, the rive, which runs through seven states, and the canyon, rich in both geological and political history, prove to be the real protagonists., His poetic and descriptive writing should only brighten his accolades and helps his non-fiction book read like a fast-paced fiction adventure...It isn't necessary to be a history buff or whitewater expert to enjoy this story... With meticulous research, notes and epilogue, Fedarko tells a satisfying story that is quite an entertaining ride., The Emerald Mile is the rarest of creationsa magical convergence of words and paper, wood and water, rock and sky, human character and cosmic caprice . Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. I have no doubt it will become an instant classic, a timeless chronicle of what can still be legitimately called the American spirit., Kevin Fedarko's remarkable The Emerald Mile re-creates an incredible voyage through the flood-swollen Grand Canyon in such heart-pounding detail that you need to pause every few pages to catch your breath... He writes so vividly that your favorite reading chair becomes a spray-soaked perch on a bucking boat hit hard by a river running high and fast., From the bottom of our planet's most awesome landscape, Kevin Fedarko has found and rescued a great American tall tale that just happens to be true . As a boatman, Fedarko knows this world intimately. As a writer, he'll make you understand it, savor it, and ultimately love it as you never have before. Here is an instant classic of adventure literature-a story shot through with bravura but also touched by the rarest kind of grandeur., Kevin Fedarko's new brilliant work ... is the story about wilderness and the American mind, albeit an American mind juiced on Class V adrenaline... Perhaps because we sympathize so strongly with the characters of The Emerald Mile --thanks in no small part to Fedarko's flowing prose--you'll feel yourself lurching along with them on wooden boats, in ocher-hued canyons, beneath cobalt skies, into the frenzied thrashings of the Colorado river as the very lanscape of the West attempts to choke it., The book is at its heart an engrossing meditation on the eternal struggle between man and nature ., From the bottom of our planet's most awesome landscape, Kevin Fedarko has found and rescued a great American tall tale that just happens to be true . As a boatman, Fedarko knows this world intimately. As a writer, he'll make you understand it, savor it, and ultimately love it as you never have before. Here is an instant classic of adventure literature--a story shot through with bravura but also touched by the rarest kind of grandeur.
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SynopsisFrom one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever through the Grand Canyon, atop the legendary Colorado River flood of 1983. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam with an unprecedented emergency that may have resulted in the most catastrophic dam failure in history. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named "The Emerald Mile" at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd, but downright suicidal. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at the oars, who intended to use this flood as a kind of hydraulic sling-shot. The goal was to nail the all-time record for the fastest boat ever propelled--by oar, by motor, or by the grace of God himself--through the heart of the Grand Canyon atop the Colorado River from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead. Did he survive? Just barely. Now, this remarkable, epic feat unfolds here, in The Emerald Mile ., From one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam with an unprecedented emergency that may have resulted in the most catastrophic dam failure in history. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named "The Emerald Mile" at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd, but downright suicidal. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at the oars, who intended to use this flood as a kind of hydraulic sling-shot. The goal was to nail the all-time record for the fastest boat ever propelled--by oar, by motor, or by the grace of God himself--down the entire length of the Colorado River from Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead. Did he survive? Just barely. Now, this remarkable, epic feat unfolds here, in The Emerald Mile .
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- 15. Mär. 2021
How does it feel to be a river guide in the Grand Canyon
I was a boatman for Grand Canyon Dories during this epic time. Kenton was a friend. Regan Dale was not only a friend but my trip leader and taught me to read the river. Martin Litton was a living legend. This book transported me back to that magical time in my life when every day was a new and exciting adventure. I was so fired up after reading it that I am contemplating building a dory. This author did his homework and captured the essence of being on the Colorado River in the bottom of the Grand Canyon.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Mär. 2025
It's an excellent read! I reccomend it f...
It's an excellent read! I reccomend it for mature audiences, lots of challenging vocabulary.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 18. Jun. 2020
Terrific!
An exciting, true, adventure story, that also provides historical info on the original mapping of the Grand Canyon/Colorado River system by Powell and his team. A piece of advice: when you get about 2/3 or 3/4 through the book, as Grua is about to begin his record-breaking run, make sure you have time to read it to the end --- because you ain;t gonna wanna put it down!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 09. Okt. 2024
Perfect title.
This is one of the most well researched,thorough, true story adventures I’ve ever read. Great history, engineering, hydrology, human nature, covered in what seems like an impossible challenge. I couldn’t put it down!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 29. Apr. 2023
Historical fiction that comes alive with the individual story of one man's saga
.Well researched story that circumscribes the difficulties of water usage and storage throughout the Western USBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Jan. 2025
Gift for adventurous friend.
Great story. Excellent research and writing Bought this book as a gift for an adventurous friend.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Dez. 2022
The best adventure story
This is my favorite adventure book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 15. Apr. 2017
Epic
Epic book, great history of the river at its most powerful aspectBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Okt. 2021
Very informative
Great book full of information about dams and structures built in the Grand Canyon area. Not, however, recommended for book club discussions!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Okt. 2023
Should be a great read
Haven’t started reading it yet but am told I will love it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
