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When Rick Lamplugh arrives at the historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch on New Year’s Eve, he has one goal: to learn as much as possible about the ecology of the Lamar Valley. All winter he will work and live in this remote corner of Yellowstone National Park, home to some of the best wildlife watching in the world. Winter-hungry elk and bison migrate there to graze. Wolves, coyotes, and mountain lions stalk the grazers while eagles, ravens, and magpies wait to scavenge. The snowy backdrop makes the saga of death and life easy to spot. He has three frigid months to explore on skis and snowshoes, observe with all his senses, listen to and talk with experts. A literary blend of facts and feelings, In the Temple of Wolves celebrates nature’s stark beauty and treacherous cruelty, while revealing Lamplugh’s inner battles with his own human nature.

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... the perfect read forall who dream of wolves, winter and wilderness. Though Rick doesn'tshy from exposing the unsettling realities of the natural world and wildlifetourism, his skilled balance of humor, reverence and natural history enlightens and entertains... Review by Andrea Lankford, author of Ranger Confidential

If you pick up this book to learn about the wolves in Yellowstone, you will not be disappointed. Along the way, you will also learn in exquisite detail about the coyotes, ravens, cottonwoods, and sagebrush that inhabit the Lamar Valley. Rick Lamplugh approaches his subjects with reverence but not to worship. His respect is rooted in science and in the tactile sensations of his winter living amongst the creatures of the Lamar.
Review by Marjane Ambler, author of Yellowstone Has Teeth

Rick Lamplugh's love of the wild in Yellowstone shines brightly in these eloquent narratives, conceived while living in the park's Lamar Valley--prime wolf habitat. His stories pull the reader into adventures and mis-adventures of cold wind and blowing snow, the reality of life and death in nature, and the complexities of managing wildlife and human park visitors.
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"In the reading of Rick Lamplugh's latest work, we are transported to the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. As a naturalist, Rick knows his biology and weaves into the narrative important emerging science; the wolf figures large in this wild world, exemplifying top-down ecological cascades. He describes the stark beauty and treacherous cruelty of nature with an honest voice that leaves no detail unsaid, be it exquisite or morbid. It's not only the outer struggles in nature that are revealed in Rick's writing, but also inner battles with his own human nature." William J. Ripple, Ph.D., professor, author

"Rick Lamplugh provides a refreshing natural history perspective of the ecological inner workings of the Lamar ecosystem. A perspective with a literary bent reminiscent of great naturalist writers such as Ann Zwinger--a touch of science and a touch of sentiment. From his line drawn in the snow to help visitors understand the battle of life and death played out between wolf and elk in the wintry viewscape, Rick teaches all who will read In the Temple of Wolves an understanding and appreciation of nature." Jim Halfpenny, Ph.D., A Naturalist's World

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 21, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1490372059
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1490372051
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.24 x 0.4 x 7.99 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #516,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #63 in Yellowstone Wyoming Travel Books
- #111 in Biology of Dogs & Wolfs
- #2,232 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies

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Rick Lamplugh lives in Gardiner, Montana, at Yellowstone’s north gate. He writes to protect wild-life and preserve wild lands.

His new book, The Wilds of Aging: A Journey of Heart and Mind—described by reviewers as “piercing and poetic” and “a wonderful and moving read”—takes you on an illuminating journey into the wilds of aging, a passage we all face if we’re lucky. The book is a prequel to his two previous books.

Deep into Yellowstone: A Year’s Immersion in Grandeur and Controversy won a Gold Medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards). It was a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and in the National Indie Excellence Awards. It won an Honorable Mention in the Eric Hoffer Book Awards and in the INDIES Book Awards. Deep into Yellowstone captures the grandeur of Yellowstone while digging into important controversies.

In the Temple of Wolves: A Winter’s Immersion in Wild Yellowstone is an Amazon best seller with more than 300 Five-Star reviews. The book is about the wolves and ecology of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley and Rick’s experience of living and volunteering there for three winters.

Rick’s stories have appeared in Yellowstone Reports and the literary journals Composite Arts Magazine, Gold Man Review, Phoebe, Soundings Review, and Feathered Flounder. He won the Jim Stone Grand Prize for Non-Fiction.

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D. Blair

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2015

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We have visited the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone in February several times in the past decade (as well as in the spring and fall). Its beauty and wildness always draws us back. Rick Lamplugh describes his winter volunteer experiences in almost lyrical terms, so much so that we could actually feel the bite of snow crystals, smell the sage, see the bison plowing snow with their huge heads, hear in our minds' ears the coyotes calling and wolves howling -- and he does this all without sentimentalizing the harshness of the weather, and the life and death issues faced by all of the animals in the ecosystem, large and small. Watching wolves hunt elk, watching the slow death of a bison calf, dragging a road-killed yearling bison off to become food for a host of scavengers -- these are not experiences for those who want to see Yellowstone in Disneyland terms. However, if you want to read about the real Yellowstone, and participate in the author's occasional ambivalence about what one sees when immersed In the Temple of Wolves, this is the book for you. We appreciated his analogy of the experience to things spiritual -- "the temple of wolves," "this sanctuary," the wolf expert he calls "the Archbishop" conducting "sunrise services" and giving "impromptu sermons" for the participants in the Yellowstone "Wolf Weeks" - 5-day seminars led by naturalists, for whom Rick was bus driver. This book was carefully researched, and the facts and history he gives, in between his poetic narratives, are informative and add to the overall high quality of this book. One small nit-pick: although calling the U.S. Army's Cavalry unit the "U.S. Calvary" does tie in with the spiritual connections he makes (Calvary being the hill on which Christ was crucified according to the Christian faith), we doubt he intended to do that. It's a glaring error made by a lot of people and overlooked even by his editor, but is one of those little irritations that temporarily interrupted the flow of his narrative for us. That said, it's a great read and took us back to many wonderful experiences we've had visiting the Lamar Valley. His description of hearing a wolf's howl for the first time was right on! It prompted us to get out our video recording and relive it!

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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023

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This book gave me real insight into wolves and their world. Lamplight gives an unflinching look into the cycle of nature. Thanks Rick, for self-publishing and sharing your story with us. I mourn the loss of 06. Rest in Peace.

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I WANT MORE! GREAT BOOK!

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014

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It took two days to read this book...and done. I could not be more SAD about that! I wanted it to go on forever, I did not want the book to end. I got all wrapped up in Ricks adventures and the history of some important animals (and more) that make up Yellowstone. I felt like I was there witnessing what Rick and his wife were seeing. I laughed out loud at many parts as the writing was so real, so in the moment for me. I cried very wet tears for the heartaches they had felt, cause again.....I felt like I was witnessing their pain as well. Rick made you feel like you were actually in the moment with him no matter if he was driving a tour bus of eager sightseers, stepping out of bed ready for the days activities or witnessing a wold pack cross the Lamar Valley.... you were standing right there with him.
When I take my trip to Yellowstone within the next year I want to be in the exact places that Rick stood, under the cottonwoods admiring the starry nights, on the roadside turnouts watching the wildlife, or taking in a special informational chat with the locals. I want to do it all, thanks to this book. I felt his information and history on the bison, ravens, coyotes and wolves were so thorough, factual and complete and very interesting.
I am ready for my journey to Yellowstone and I will carry with me the many things I learned from this book... and this time... Rick will be with ME. Everywhere I look I will remember what he told and taught me about Yellowstone through his wonderful book. I can't wait!
Great book!!!

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IN THE TEMPLE OF WOLVES by Rick Lamplugh

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Recently I was introduced to Rick Lamplugh and read his book IN the TEMPLE of WOLVES. Rick Lamplugh has created a wonderful examination of the life of the Wolf in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park since its reintroduction from Canada. He examines the Bison and a wide variety of animals that directly benefit from this apex predator and examines the interconnected relationships that create a natural beneficial balance that contributes to the health and welfare of us all. The snowy backdrop of Wyoming in winter contrasts with the saga of life and death in stark frigid terms with hungry elk and bison as they migrate back and forth to graze and sustain their fragile existence in the most desperate season. All the while wolves, coyotes, mountain lions stalk the grazers to protect their own existence. Eagles, ravens, and magpies patiently await their turn to scavenge the discards and scraps left behind.
Rick and his wife Mary spent three frigid months exploring on skis and snowshoes, absorbing with all his senses, listening to and talking with experts. He then combined a literary blend of facts and feelings, In the Temple of Wolves and celebrates nature’s beauty and treacherous cruelty, while revealing the inner battles with his own human nature.
Rick Lamplugh carefully examines with crystal clear vision and simplicity of explanation the conflict facing the ranchers and the loss of their livelihood. There is no justification for sportsmen who kill for entertainment and I salute him for choosing not to dignify these barbarians and their “sport” as an issue but to focus on the relationships between the animals of the Lamar Valley and the ecosystems which they manipulate.

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Mrs D.

A captivating account of life in Yellowstone.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2021

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Rick's writing encapsulates the experience of life at Yellowstone - a riveting read which immerses the reader in an environment which is both captivating and cruel, but always compulsive. A worthy advocate of those desperate for protection, his words display a deep love and reverence for the creatures and natural world surrounding him. This is a must read for fans of the Yellowstone wolves in particular.

Christine Durgo

Preserving the natural world is the most important job anyone can do.

Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2021

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A wonderful and intimate depiction of Yellowstone and the essential wildlife depending on the untrammeled ecosystem.

RGT

A warm and personal view of animal survival in Yellowstone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2016

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A personal account of a winter spent in Yellowstone and the Lamar Valley watching wolves and other wildlife. I read it only a few days ago, i.e. just before I myself am due to spend a week in Yellowstone. Lamplugh wants to understand the reality of the life and death struggles of the animals there. For example, his mixed feelings, and those of other visitors, on seeing the dying bison calf and the coyote who keeps diving in to eat it, and the 'paparazzi' who surround the carcass to take photos, reflect what I suspect I may feel too, if I should see such an event. It's a timely reminder that nature is not neatly and painlessly packaged but also that the death of one creature may be critical in ensuring the survival of others.

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V. Abbott

A lovely glimpse into the lives of wolves and other animals in Yellowstone.

Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2017

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It's hard to put this book down. I feel like I'm right there where you describe the different scenes. The part that describes the ravens, the bison...I'm standing there seeing it all through your eyes. I was in Yellowstone back in 1995. I saw the bison walking around the sulphur spots and wondered how they were able to do that. I've gone back and re-read certain paragraphs or pges, "smelled" the sage. Your book is a terrific work of art. The pictures that preface each chapter are glimpse into where you are. Imagine... losing a snowshoe. I'm sorry...I had to laugh. Thanks for writing this and giving us a glimpse into the world of wolves.

Simone P.

surprises are most welcome

Reviewed in Italy on August 12, 2019

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i've always been fond of nature, reaching manhood it has become my deepest love.
when i first approached the book i was skeptical, author's bio its just about litterary stuff, no science phds, no naturalistic studies.
i finished the book in one day, after all is not very long.
but i cried when i was done.
the experience the author propose is utterly true and exemplary and his description of it is definitely worth reading if you are interested in natural life and the struggle we face to preserve it.
best appreciated if red after barry lopez.
btw the way the guy has an MBA. :)

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