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Annals of the Former World is the result of a 20-year journey. During that time, John McPhee, author of 25 books and noted writer for The New Yorker, crisscrossed the United States, roughly following the 40th parallel. The geological insights and wonderful descriptions McPhee packed into his accounts of these trips earned his remarkable book a Pulitzer Prize. The third part, 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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"I am a huge fan of John McPhee! He is such an amazing scientific writer. He is my next favorite to John Janovy. Any book by either author I'm crazy about. You'll like this one if you love history and science and the Great Plains. "
— Cathie (5 out of 5 stars)
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Finalist for the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction
Rising from the Plains Listener Reviews
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" Fascinating geology and human history. A classic story of the American West. "
— Anna, 5/23/2011 -
" As a geologist I REALLY liked this book. Now I need to plan a trip to Wyoming... "
— Angela, 5/1/2011 -
" I am having the most difficult time reading this book. I'm not an unintelligent person, but the subject matter is not grabbing me. <br/> <br/>What attitude is one supposed to take to connect with these men? I'm not finding it. Someone please help. "
— Susan, 10/12/2010 -
" Biographical; somewhat reminds me of "In Patagonia". "
— G, 3/18/2010 -
" A lovely book about life in pioneer times. "
— Tammy, 3/26/2009 -
" I love John McPhee. Geology, humor and travel. "
— Michelle, 8/22/2008 -
" A must for anyone living in Jackson regardless of whether they consider themselves a local or care about geology. I couldn't put it down. "
— Dan, 8/20/2008 -
" Elegant, engaging and a so unlike your intro to geography course. McPhee excellently weaves geography and sociology into a top-shelf example of this genre. "
— Clinton, 5/27/2008
About John McPhee
John McPhee is the award-winning author of thirty books, including Annals of the Former World, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1999. Encounters with the Archdruid and The Curve of Binding Energy were nominated for National Book Award in the category of science. He received the Award in Literature from the Academy of Arts and Letters in 1977. His writing career began at Time magazine and led to his long association with the New Yorker, where he has been a staff writer since 1965.
About Nelson Runger
Nelson Runger’s voice has been recorded in dozens of audio productions and won him two AudioFile Earphones Awards. His ability to convey difficult, scholarly material with eloquence and ease has earned him critical acclaim, including an AudioFile Best Voice in Biography & History for his reading of Nixon and Kissinger.