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Rising From the Plains: Annals of the Former World, Book 3
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LENGTH7 hrs and 32 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-19-04
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The third part of that book, Rising From the Plains, takes McPhee to the high country of Utah along the Continental Divide. His guide is David Love, "the grand old man of Rocky Mountain geology". Helping McPhee see the physical changes that have shaped this region over millions of years, Love also traces his own family's history in this oil-rich, windswept land. As McPhee climbs into the granite landscape of the Rockies, Rising From the Plains creates a fascinating picture of the interdependence of geology, commerce, and culture. Nelson Runger's clear narration further enhances McPhee's engaging text.
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©1986 John McPhee; (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLC
What the Critics Say
"A delight." (The New York Times Book Review
"Narrator Nelson Runger...keeps the listener interested in even the most technical explanations, using pauses and emphasis to maintain clarity." (AudioFile)
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"Terrific Read"
This book is an extremely well-written & informative blend of science and history. While Wyoming geology is the book's primary focus, the story has a profoundly human quality, tracing as it does the 100-year history of a lively and memorable family of Wyoming homesteaders. If you are scientifically curious and love good writing, you'll treasure this one.
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"Rising From the Plains (Unabridged)"
John McPhee seems to be able to write stories about anything and everything; in his hands, even a dry Nevada landscape in all it's dry detail can be dissected, revised, polished and turned into an entertaining, informative and thoroughly enjoyable yarn. Tackling subject matter with 4-billion years of depth, McPhee delivers with a powerful, endlessly engrossing tale that dazzles in its brilliance. Beyond good...bordering on great.
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Evans Rohnert Park, CA, United States 06-04-12 Member Since 2011
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"interesting"
My husband was born in Wyoming so the personal interest story was very interesting to me. The geological part was a bit dry but great information. I wish it had more of the personal interest story part.
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Allison LINCOLN, NE, United States 05-02-12 Member Since 2011
I currently study Geology but my bachelor's is in Biology. I am a musician, dog trainer, sailor, outdoor enthusiast and bartender by night.
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"Not bad."
If you could sum up Rising From the Plains in three words, what would they be?Informative, real, inspiring.
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?The author combines the hard science with a little bit of a biography that is not distracting from the pertinent geo stuff.
Have you listened to any of Nelson Runger’s other performances before? How does this one compare?No but I will now.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No.
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Richard Los Osos, CA, United States 04-27-13 Listener Since 2010
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"Five Stars in All Categories"
Would you listen to Rising From the Plains again? Why?I would again, even though I've just finished listening to it twice through. I feel that this is McPhee's best work, synthesizing Wyoming's fascinating geologic complexities within the framework of a pioneering generational American family story. This is the author at his very best, and Nelson Runger's narration is also top-notch.
Who was your favorite character and why?The central figure of course: the late David Love, eminent geologist.
Have you listened to any of Nelson Runger’s other performances before? How does this one compare?Everything he narrates seems to be a flawless work of vocal art.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Not extreme, but yes- McPhee's wily sense of humor is always present. Thus laughter.
Any additional comments?If you're heading for the Grand Tetons or the Wind River Range, or just to Jackson Hole, give this a listen before and during your visit.
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