A year in the wilderness : bearing witness in the Boundary Waters

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A year in the wilderness : bearing witness in the Boundary Waters

Author:

Freeman, Amy, author.

Freeman, Dave author.

Summary:

"In an age when humans are more disconnected from nature than ever, the future of our species and the ecosystems that support us will be endangered if wilderness is lost. Wilderness nourishes us and is the North Star guiding us toward a sustainable future. We must not lose sight of its value, and we must speak loudly for these quiet places."-- Back cover.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

303 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

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Subject Term:

Geographic Term:

Boundary Waters Canoe Area (Minn.) -- Environmental conditions.

Minnesota -- Natural history.

Author(s):

Freeman, Dave

Publisher:

Milkweed Editions,

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

9781571313669

Publication Information:

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Milkweed Editions, 2017.

Call Number:

796.5 FREEMAN

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Since its establishment as a federally protected wilderness in 1964, the Boundary Waters has become one of our nation's most valuable--and most frequently visited--natural treasures. When Amy and Dave Freeman learned of toxic mining proposed within the area's watershed, they decided to take action--by spending a year in the wilderness, and sharing their experience through video, photos, and blogs with an audience of hundreds of thousands of concerned citizens.

This book tells the deeper story of their adventure in northern Minnesota: of loons whistling under a moonrise, of ice booming as it forms and cracks, of a moose and her calf swimming across a misty lake.

With the magic--and urgent--message that has rallied an international audience to the campaign to save the Boundary Waters, A Year in the Wilderness is a rousing cry of witness activism, and a stunning tribute to this singularly beautiful region.

Author Notes

Amy and Dave Freeman 's expeditions have taken them over thirty thousand miles by canoe, kayak, and dogsled through some of the world's wildest places, from the Amazon to the Arctic. National Geographic named Amy and Dave Adventurers of the Year in 2014 and their images, videos, and articles have been published by a wide range of media sources from the CBC, NBC, and FOX to the Chicago Tribune , National Geographic , Outside , Backpacker , Canoe and Kayak , and Minnesota Public Radio.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Through evocative personal narrative and nature photography, the Freemans, spouses and educators, beautifully chronicle a yearlong journey, beginning in fall, of canoeing and dogsledding through Minnesota's Boundary Waters. The work was conceived as a piece of witness activism designed to warn against the dangers of proposed sulfide-ore copper mining in the region. The Freemans are well-prepared; highly supported by individuals, businesses, and organizations; and explicit in their approach as ambassadors for the Boundary Waters. They speak with a single attentive and amiable voice that centers the joys and challenges of navigating the land and water, especially during deep winter and periods of spring thaw. The pair eschews discussions of personal drama and there's little mention about the desire to get away from 21st-century civilization; they write openly about charging camera batteries, posing for film crews, and reading on their Kindle as core parts of the project. They also share their enthusiasm over receiving about 300 visitors during the year, learning the personalities of their sled dog teammates, and encountering the wild animals of the territory they cover. Gorgeous color photographs focus on the human experience of being in wilderness and augment a novel work that should draw attention to the plight of the Boundary Waters. Color photos. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Library Journal Review

Conservationists and educators Amy and Dave Freeman are known for their bold outdoor adventures, including extended journeys throughout North and South America traveling by canoe, kayak, and dogsled. In 2014, they were named National Geographic Explorers of the Year. But in 2015, the Freemans embarked on a more low-key journey. They had become concerned about the environmental threat posed by potential sulfide-ore copper mining in the Boundary Waters wilderness area of northeastern Minnesota, which borders Ontario. They spent an entire year in the Boundary Waters advocating for protection of the region. Their project made use of multimedia posts, podcasts, live interviews, and eventually this book, which chronicles their experience and reminds readers about this wilderness area's significance. Though many gorgeous photographs are featured, the volume lacks general maps of the Boundary Waters area, which would have helped to provide context. VERDICT A gentle and sometimes poignant tribute to a wild landscape that will especially resonate with those familiar with the area.-Kelsy Peterson, Forest Hill Coll., Melbourne, Australia © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.