"The persistent theme... is water and trees," Jack Wennerstrom writes of the upper Potomac. "The recurring signposts of gnarled and woody glory are the sycamores, which lean along the banks like static titans... great flawed and broken windmills to be tilted at by madmen. I am one of those madmen." Jack Wennerstrom's passionate and abiding interest in the Potomac makes him the ideal guide to the river and its environs. In Leaning Sycamores, he invites us to explore the rugged beauty and rich human history of the Potomac's ...
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"The persistent theme... is water and trees," Jack Wennerstrom writes of the upper Potomac. "The recurring signposts of gnarled and woody glory are the sycamores, which lean along the banks like static titans... great flawed and broken windmills to be tilted at by madmen. I am one of those madmen." Jack Wennerstrom's passionate and abiding interest in the Potomac makes him the ideal guide to the river and its environs. In Leaning Sycamores, he invites us to explore the rugged beauty and rich human history of the Potomac's upper reaches. The flow and rush of the current, the leaning bankside trees, the rocks and flowers, the people, places, and wildlife -- all are lovingly observed and connected in his warmly personal account. In ten gracefully written chapters, Wennerstrom describes the river's geology and natural history, its long record of human habitation, and the ecology of its plants and animals. He relates memorable encounters with people who live and work along its banks, as well as time spent alone, fishing, rafting, and hiking. He writes of the magic of moving water and its powerful effect on mind and spirit.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Near Fine. Book ISBN: 0-8018-5189-0. Indexed. Map endpapers: Upper Potomac, Virginia/West Virginia area. Small nick base spine. Sandy Glover artwork. near fine, no dj, slate green & beige cloth. Clean text. Tight 230 pgs.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 248 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Book and DJ in Like New condition. First Edition. 230 pgs with b&w illustrations and maps on endpapers.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. First edition. Fine in very good dust jacket. Pages clean and tight. Cover clean and bright. Dustwrapper price clipped. Nice condition. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
