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Focusing on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the book features a collection of essays that capture the beauty and diversity of this natural wonder. The author embarks on twelve journeys across all seasons, traversing the Teton Range, the Oregon Trail, and the South Fork of the Snake River. Through his adventures, he encounters a rich array of wildlife, including moose, elk, trout, and wolves. The narrative vividly portrays the American experience of exploring the West, from winter's harshness to the vibrant fishing season.

In this brilliant, engrossing work, Jack Turner explores an era—from ancient times through the Renaissance—when what we now consider common condiments were valued in gold and blood. Spices made sour medieval wines palatable, camouflaged the smell of corpses, and served as wedding night aphrodisiacs. Indispensible for cooking, medicine, worship, and the arts of love, they were thought to have magical properties and were so valuable that they were often kept under lock and key. For some, spices represented Paradise, for others, the road to perdition, but they were potent symbols of wealth and power, and the wish to possess them drove explorers to circumnavigate the globe—and even to savagery. Following spices across continents and through literature and mythology, Spice is a beguiling narrative about the surprisingly vast influence spices have had on human desire. Includes eight pages of color photographs. One of the Best Books of the Year: Discover Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle

The narrative follows Jack Turner, whose deep connection to the Tetons shaped his life and adventures. From climbing the iconic peaks with friends in his youth to leading treks across various countries, his experiences reflect a profound passion for the mountains. "Teewinot" serves as a tribute to four decades of exploration and reverence for the Tetons, encapsulating the beauty and challenges of mountain life.

Exploring the concept of wilderness, Turner critiques the management of national parks and conservation efforts, arguing they diminish true wildness. He advocates for a conservation ethic that prioritizes natural processes over preservation efforts, condemning practices like zoos and wilderness tourism. Through a blend of personal reflection and the insights of notable writers, he challenges the effectiveness of current ecosystem management and highlights the plight of various species. The book prompts readers to reconsider their relationship with nature and the language used to describe it.