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Rivers of America [Hardcover]

Tim Palmer (Author)
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September 1, 2006
“This book is a remarkable celebration of America. In photographs and in words, Tim Palmer has captured the magic and value of rivers as nobody has ever done, and as nobody is ever likely to do again.” —Don Elder, president, River Network

Anyone who has ever paddled down, fished in, or relaxed along one of America’s rivers understands their power to nourish, inspire, and enchant—but until now, no book has truly captured the rivers’ majesty. Award-winning author, conservationist, and photographer Tim Palmer has spent his life exploring and learning about these sometimes peaceful, sometimes turbulent waterways, and in the pages of Rivers of America he shares his amazing images. An incomparable collection of nearly 200 stunning photographs from all across the United States, Rivers of America celebrates the essence of flowing water like no other book before it. Accompanying the dazzling images are Palmer’s eloquent essays, in which he describes the magic of rivers and their vital ecological role in our lives.

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Rivers have fed Palmer's imagination and commanded his attention for decades as an explorer (he has canoed or rafted down nearly 300), conservationist, photographer, and writer. Here he presents 200 awe-inspiring photographs of American rivers in all seasons and moods in every region of the country. Deliberately focusing on natural and unspoiled waterways, Palmer has taken breathtaking shots that capture the motion, power, and vitality of flowing water as well as framing the grace of the grasses, trees, and animals that depend on streams great and small. In his persuasive commentary, he reminds us that there would be no life without water and that "rivers are the water supply of the world." He then reveals what his photographs do not: the hard fact that nearly half of America's rivers are polluted and endangered, jeopardizing countless ecosystems. Rivers recover, however, and Palmer reports with all due enthusiasm on the efforts of river conservation groups, thus creating a book of river art and advocacy that is sumptuous, informative, and hopeful. Donna Seaman
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About the Author

Tim Palmer has been a writer, photographer, conservationist, speaker, and consultant on behalf of rivers since 1970, receiving multiple awards for his work, including the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from the nonprofit conservation organization American Rivers in 1988. He has written and photographed sixteen books including California Wild, which won the 2005 Benjamin Franklin Award for the best American book on nature and the environment. Palmer lives in Port Orford, OR.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (September 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810954850
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810954854
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 11 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #697,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Set of Photographs, September 24, 2006
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A photographer with the eye of an artist, Tim Palmer has spent a lifetime photographing rivers. He has gone to extremes to get just the right view, at the right time of day, the right time of the year. He has combines these photographs with prose that is almost poetic to add in our understanding of what he sees, what he feels.

I don't know just how many states he covers in these photographs, but perhaps the most dramatic pictures are those taken in Alaska. From the bears fishing for salmon, to the young wolf who has found a drowned sheep, the broad expanse of the mountains the pictures show nature at its most attractive.

Surprisingly though his pictures show the beauty that remains in the rivers of the lower 48. In spite of what has happened in terms of polution, concrete channalizing by the Corp of Engineers, there is beauty to be found. And Mr. Palmer has the eye to find that beauty.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A love affair with rivers, January 2, 2007
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A prolific author, gifted outdoor photographer and a nationally-renowned river conservationist, this is Tim Palmer's ode to America's bountiful and beautiful rivers. No one writes about rivers -- or captures their magical essence in photos -- like Tim, because no one knows and cares as much about them as he clearly does. If you love rivers, then you will love this book! Learn more about Tim's love affair with rivers by visiting: www.americanrivers.org/palmerprofile.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Book rates 10 stars and more!!, December 15, 2007
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Every page is a WOW moment - there are none that disappoint here! For anyone who likes to watch moving water AND waterfalls, this is 'the' book for you. It's also an excellent reference for painting or sewing these landscape scenes. Picture composition is top notch and careful attention was paid to the 'seasonal' influence of the pictures as well.

You cannot find a more comprehensible photo book showing gorgeous landscapes with the emphasis on the moving water aspect - the cover shot gives you a good idea of the content. The only thing possibly missing is an included cd of rushing water sounds, but then again you could buy that IF you don't already have one! Outstanding work of nature art, you will NOT be disappointed!

I also highly recommend the book 'Waterfalls & gorges of the Finger Lakes' by Derek Doeffinger, a smaller book than 'Rivers' but just as enjoyable!
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