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Way Out There : Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker by J. Robert Harris (2017, Trade Paperback)
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A gifted storyteller shares seven decades of surprising adventures - The author is a distinguished member of The Explorers Club - The author is an unexpected adventurer, disarmingly positive and companionable - Lively stories of remote treks around the world Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris's extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world's most tantalizing places--largely alone and unsupported. And after almost fifty years of wilderness travel, "J.R.," as he's known, has plenty of tales to tell His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down-to-earth, friendly storytelling style. For J.R. it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, who he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.'s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration. Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless readers who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models. The foreword is by the late Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots during World War II.Product Identifiers
PublisherMountaineers Books, T.H.E.
ISBN-101680511203
ISBN-139781680511208
eBay Product ID (ePID)239707286
Product Key Features
Book TitleWay Out there : Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSpecial Interest / Adventure, Adventurers & Explorers, General, Mountaineering, Essays & Travelogues
Publication Year2017
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJ. Robert Harris
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.6 in
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LCCN2017-017061
SynopsisA gifted storyteller shares seven decades of surprising adventures - The author is a distinguished member of The Explorers Club - The author is an unexpected adventurer, disarmingly positive and companionable - Lively stories of remote treks around the world Way Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris's extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world's most tantalizing places--largely alone and unsupported. And after almost fifty years of wilderness travel, "J.R.," as he's known, has plenty of tales to tell His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down�to�earth, friendly storytelling style. For J.R. it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, who he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.'s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration. Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless readers who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models. The foreword is by the late Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots during World War II., A gifted storyteller shares seven decades of surprising adventures - The author is a distinguished member of The Explorers Club - The author is an unexpected adventurer, disarmingly positive and companionable - Lively stories of remote treks around the worldWay Out There is an account of J. Robert Harris's extraordinary exploits while backpacking in some of the world's most tantalizing places-largely alone and unsupported. And after almost fifty years of wilderness travel, "J.R.," as he's known, has plenty of tales to tell! His stories are by turns funny, tragic, and uplifting, and are all told in his down-to-earth, friendly storytelling style.For J.R. it all began in 1966 when, as a young New Yorker, he impulsively drives his VW Beetle across the country to the very end of the northernmost road in Alaska, searching for an answer to a simple question: What is it like to be way out there? How this happened, who he met, and what he encountered along the way became the foundation for a lifelong attraction to trekking and adventure travel. Subsequent chapters chronologically explore some of his many journeys, revealing an enduring wanderlust honed by his emerging maturity and outdoor skills. Stories of J. R.'s solo treks point to stark contrasts between his urban upbringing and his wilderness wanderings, while tales of adventure with small but diverse groups of friends are enriched by their collective experiences and varying viewpoints about exploration.Way Out There is a lively yet introspective book by a restless soul that will attract countless readers who love to travel, as well as armchair adventurers and communities looking for outdoor role models. The foreword is by the late Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots during World War II.
LC Classification NumberGV199.92.H3554A3
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- Jul 20, 2021
For the person with an adventurous heart.
If you have any interest in solo hiking and real wilderness then this will be fascinating. This is one of the few books I read in a few days. Hard to put down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
