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The Quiet World by Douglas Brinkley.. You wouldn't think a history about saving Alaska's wilderness kingdom could be called riveting, but this one's full of color and crazies: Presidents, explorers and hermits enliven the near century-long period this book covers. – Joel Gardner, LitSnap Editor |
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"… unflinchingly wades into intellectual turf that might intimidate pure environmental writers.." – LA Times "Brinkley skillfully conveys how the natural beauty of Alaska worked its magic.." – Kirkus Reviews |
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Author bio: Historian Douglas Brinkley is a Rice University professor and renowned author. His numerous nonfiction books include a biography of Jimmy Carter, a New York Times best seller on John Kerry and The Great Deluge, an award-winning analysis of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. More information can be found here: |
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Book Details: General Nonfiction; (592 pp. Nicely hewn: Kindle/Audiobook/Print editions) Publisher Website: http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/14213/Douglas_Brinkley/index.aspx?WT.mc_id=WDouglasBrinkley |
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