Описание: Part memoir, part travelogue, part natural and cultural history, The Carpathians describes a four-month-long hiking and wildlife research expedition along the length of the Carpathian Mountains, from Romania to Poland, some 1,700 miles as the crow flies. As readers follow the author on this stunning journey, they will encounter the many natural wonders and colorful inhabitants of the Carpathian landscape both human and non-human while gaining deep insights into the historical and mythological forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the nations, cultures, and psyches along the way including, for example, the roots of the relationship between Ukraine and Russia that are sprouting thorny shoots today. The Carpathians will appeal to travel and adventure enthusiasts; nature and animal lovers; history, folklore, and mythology buffs; people of Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Slovakian, and Czech descent living in the West; and retiring baby boomers."
A compelling chronicle of a hiking and wildlife research expedition along the Carpathian and Sudeten Mountains, from Romania to Germany, some 800 miles as the crow flies. (This volume, Part 1, covers the first half of the journey, through Romania and Ukraine.) On the trail of wolves, we are led deep into the dark forests, misty hills, and intriguing history of this fabled landscape, where encounters with wolves, bears, and lynx; werewolves, vampires, and witches; lumberjacks, shepherds, and recluses; poets, tyrants, and saints; deities, demons, and sirens; and such imposing historical figures as Attila the Hun, Vlad the Impaler, and Volodymyr the Great provide broad insight into the natural, historical, and mythological forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the cultures, nations, and psyches along the way. 63 black and white photographs also emblaze this memorable trek. (We also offer a Deluxe Color Edition with color photos: ISBN 978-1633931534.)
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