CEASELESS EXPLORER: CONVERSATIONS WITH JOSEPH R. SPIES is the colorful biography of chemist, cat photographer, and animal advocate Dr. Joseph Spies. Born in South Dakota, Joseph Spies was placed in an orphanage by his father after his mother died. He rose above his rough beginnings to earn his Ph.D. in chemistry and publish over 80 articles in his field. Equally passionate about his hobby of photographing animals (particularly cats), he published five books of animal photography, including many award-winning photos. The book describes the many arresting events of his life--sheep herding in his youth, coping with his wife's Alzheimer's Disease, and finally, at the height of his world travels--sleeping out on the Arctic ice in his eighties. This biography explores what drove Dr. Spies to accomplish so much in his 90 years. The 250-page book includes 75 pages of Spies color and black-and-white photographs.
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Writing the story of Dr. Joseph Spies was a privilege. He led a fascinating life that can only inspire others. Little did I know that we would publish Dr. Spies biography just in time. Only a short time after holding the completed book in his hands, Dr. Spies passed away, in 1995.
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Explorers in every area of endeavor share at least two attributes: an insatiable hunger for knowledge and an ability to turn both positive and seemingly negative situations into opportunities. From his difficult childhood experiences on the farmlands of South Dakota, through his distinguished academic years and career as a chemist, world traveler, and animal rights advocate, Dr. Joseph Spies has exhibited these two traits.
Through this compilation of interviews with Dr. Spies, one may gain a sense of the paradoxical qualities of individuals who can be called ceaseless explorers. From his matter-of-fact attitude toward the problems he has confronted, to his meticulous passion for science, to his whimsical photographic art, Joseph Spies is an example of persons who explore many aspects of their own potential and view life as a glorious adventure.
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