During one incendiary summer, Murry Taylor kept an extensive journal of his day-to-day activities as an Alaskan smokejumper. It wasn't his first season fighting wildfires, and he's far from being a rookie-he's been on the job since 1965. Through this narrative of one busy season, Taylor reflects on the years of training, the harrowing adrenaline-fueled jumps, his brushes with death, the fires he conquered, and the ones that got away. It's a world full of bravado, one with epic battles of man versus nature, resulting in ...
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During one incendiary summer, Murry Taylor kept an extensive journal of his day-to-day activities as an Alaskan smokejumper. It wasn't his first season fighting wildfires, and he's far from being a rookie-he's been on the job since 1965. Through this narrative of one busy season, Taylor reflects on the years of training, the harrowing adrenaline-fueled jumps, his brushes with death, the fires he conquered, and the ones that got away. It's a world full of bravado, one with epic battles of man versus nature, resulting in stories of death-defying defeats, serious injury, and occasionally tragedy. We witness Taylor's story; learn of the training, preparation, technology, and latest equipment used in fighting wildfires; and get to know his fellow smokejumpers in the ready room, on the tundra, and in the vast forests of one of the last great wilderness areas in the world. Often thrilling and informative and always entertaining, Taylor's memoir is one of the first autobiographical accounts of a legendary career.
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Good. Uncorrected Proof. 8vo-7¾"-9¾" Tall. A vetern smokejumper recounts his three decades parachuting out of planes and fighting wildfires in the rugged West. Off-white wraps have finger smudges and one crease near spine. Uncorrected proof on front wrap. Pages are clean & text is free from markings. Binding is tight.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good + No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 459 pages. No marks or writing in the book. Very light shelf wear. No reading creases on the spine. Spine is tight and there are no loose pages. Cover colors are bright.
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Very good in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. A very good+ book that shows light wear with some soiling. Dust jacket is fine. Signed by Taylor. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 448 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. The thrilling story of a professional smoke jumper. A terrace read. Signed with short inscription by Taylor.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
