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Craig Childs is a river guide, a field instructor in natural history, an adventurer, & a writer. His other books include "Crossing Paths: Uncommon Encounters with Animals in the Wild" (Sasquatch). He camps in the backcountry of the American West at least nine months of the year, usually living in show more the back of his truck, out of a river vessel, or from his backpack. He hasn't had a phone in ten years. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Childs is an amazing storyteller. He combines his extensive research with his personal experiences interspersed to produce this deep, thought-provoking masterpiece. He discusses where artifacts are found, how they are retrieved, how they are stored, and he takes this story to the international level. He shares information about looters/looting, the black market, police raids, private collectors, archeologists, public institutions, the illegal and the legal, the importance of provenance, and the ethics involved. And, he shares his opinions.… (more)
 
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mapg.genie | 5 other reviews | Jan 23, 2024 |
The author has spent a lot of time in nature. This book brings together essays he has written on various animals/wildlife he has come into contact with in his travels, along with extra information about those animals.

I listened to the audio, and it was ok. Similar to short stories, I found some more interesting than others, but it was easier than I’d have liked to become distracted when listening. Some of the ones I was able to keep a bit more focus on: mosquito (and maybe not one one would have thought an essay to be written on!), squid, wasp, coyote, raven, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, praying mantis. There were quite a few chapters on different birds, but I did lose focus on some of those (though I love birds!). I was definitely less interested in fish and his exploits fly-fishing.… (more)
 
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LibraryCin | 9 other reviews | Aug 20, 2023 |
An amazing writer. Really brings the natural world to life. I'm so grateful that Craig Childs chose to share his experiences. These are stunning tales of things I will never experience. The beauty of his prose is amazing. Some stories will make you laugh and others will startle you. All will open your eyes to another world.
 
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njcur | 9 other reviews | Aug 8, 2023 |
Atlas of a Lost World: Travels in Ice Age America
By Craig Childs
I didn't know what to expect when I bought this audio book from Chirp, but it was well worth the sale price! It isn't just a book about archeology, the ice age periods, early man and beasts that roamed the land. This is so much deeper, richer, and more filling than any other archeological book I have read. It more than surprised me, it captivated me!
Childs takes the reader around the world, and back in time, making you feel like you can glimpse the past, the raw nature, changing climate, the beauty, and the struggles to survive.
Childs has a charming touch with words that is hypnotic and drew me in and held me spell bound. I also felt his passion for the subject and for the people that came before us.
Highly recommend this wonderful book.
I bought the audio version and he narrates the book himself. I often avoid books where authors narrate their own books due to past experience. This book sounded intriguing and it was practically free so I gave it a go and now I can't imagine it without him narrating it. He added that special heart-felt narration that shined through!
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MontzaleeW | 10 other reviews | Jul 14, 2023 |

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