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To Venture Further
In To Venture Further, Tristan Jones tackles the infamous Kra Peninsula which divides the Andaman Sea from the Gulf of Thailand. Accompanied by his German mate, Thomas, and three disabled Thai youths, he makes his way through this short but exceedingly difficult passage in a small seagoing fishing boat. Tristan and his crew take on floating debris and homemade dams that block their passage. They encounter colorful locals, including a raucous band of teenage monks. Because of a late monsoon season, Tristan is forced to navigate a dry riverbed, where he is towed by southern Thailand's only working elephant. They face mechanical failure and Tristan's funds run precariously low, yet somehow they survive all the incredible obstacles. A memorable exploit of a master storyteller, To Venture Further is an inspiring story that reveals the awesome courage of a man willing to sacrifice all comforts for the unknown and the seemingly impossible..
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A Place Between the Tides: A Naturalist's Reflections on the Salt Marsh
A Place Between the Tides is an evocative mix of scientific observation and personal memories that captures the tremendous vitality and vulnerability of marshlands. For every nature writer there seems to be one special place that demonstrates the ways of the natural world and its relationship with humans. For Thoreau, it was a pond; for Annie Dillard, a creek; for author Harry Thurston, it is the salt marsh where land meets sea, one of the most biologically diverse habitats on Earth but one that is increasingly threatened. This is the story of Thurston's return to the beloved environment of his boyhood. Elegantly moving back and forth in time, and deftly interweaving a naturalist's observations with a personal journey, he describes the seasons of the marsh over two decades. Altogether, Thurston documents more than 100 species of fish, birds, and mammals, a myriad of creatures hiding in tidal pools, and 70 species of plants. .
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The Isthmus of Darien in 1852: Journal of the Expedition of Inquiry for the Junction of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
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Zapotec-English/English-Zapotec (Isthmus) Concise Dictionary
Isthmus Zapotec, one of at least six known varieties of Zapotec, claims the largest number of speakers in the Zapotecean family. It is spoken in Oaxacam in Mexico's Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and in the state's capital city, Oaxaca de Juarez. This is the first dictionary of Isthmus Zapotec to be published in English. In addition to over 5, 000 entries -- with etymological notes given when entry words derive from Spanish -- the dictionary contains detailed yet concise sections covering spelling and pronunciation, as well as the major points of Isthmus Zapotec grammar..
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Panama in 1855. An account of the Panama railroad, of the cities of Panama and Aspinwall, with sketches of life and character on the Isthmus. By Robert Tomes.
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The Panama Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Isthmus of Panama
The Panama Guide is the most comprehensive guide written about the extraordinarily beautiful waters of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Panama. It contains vital information for planning waterborne adventures along these fascinating shores. With 187 detailed chartlets The Panama Guide travels through the 365 islands of San Blas, explores the protected bays of Bocas del Toro, the green shores of the Las Perlas archipelago, the intriguing rivers leading into the tropical forests as well as the spectacular Panama Canal. This book includes explicit piloting instructions, GPS waypoints, lists of navigational aids, local services, customs regulations and recommendations for on shore activities. Nancy Schwalbe Zydler and Tom Zydler are long time contributors to nautical publications throughout the US and Europe including Cruising World, Yachting, Boat International, Sailing, Sail, Yachting World, Yachting Monthly, Classic Boat, Southern Boating as well as Le Chasse Maree, Zagle and Nautique. Nancy and Tom spent three years sailing their yawl Mollymawk throughout Panama to write this guide and have personally visited every area described. A full-color section featuring Tom Zydler’s photography depicts the splendor and panorama of cruising in Panama. This tropical country boasts some of the most beautiful, colorful and wild natural scenery anywhere. The Panama Guide will show you the way to one of the most fascinating, yet virtually unspoiled cruising grounds remaining in the world..
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