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Closer to the Ground is the deeply personal story of a father learning to share his love of nature with his children, not through the indoor lens of words or pictures, but directly, palpably, by exploring the natural world as they forage, cook and eat from the woods and sea. With illustrations by Nikki McClure.This compelling, masterfully written tale follows Dylan Tomine and his family through four seasons as they hunt chanterelles, fish for salmon, dig clams and gather at the kitchen table, mouths watering, to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Closer to the Ground captures the beauty and surprise of the natural world—and the ways it teaches us how to live—with humor, gratitude and a nose for adventure as keen as a child's. It is a book filled with weather, natural history and many delicious Forward by Thomas McGuane

bookplate on book inside cover, signed by author, 1st edition. NW Indian legends written in verse, Kitsap- the hero's name means brave, Tyee and NW Indian wording meaning chieftain or leader

McNeil Island might look like just another wooded island along Washington State's Puget Sound. That first impression would be wrong. McNeil was home to territorial, federal, and state prison systems, and its inmate roster included mobsters, politicians, infamous killers, and bank robbers. But, alongside the inmates and the wire that contained them was a thriving community. The original pioneer residents and, later, the families of essential prison staff lived their daily lives as normally as possible while anchored by prison activities.

identifies over sixty species of shorebirds found between British Columbia and western Montana, discussing behavior, habitat, and molting patternscolor photos throughout book

maps, photos, diagrams, 84 details maps of cities parks and scenic routes, plus tips on getting to and around the evergreen state by ferry, plane, train and autos

A living military history of the people of Kitsap County Washington, photos