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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside (original 2021; edition 2021)

by Nick Offerman (Author)

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History. Nature. Nonfiction. Humor (Nonfiction.) HTML:A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman has always felt a particular affection for the Land of the Freeâ??not just for the people and their purported ideals but to the actual land itself: the bedrock, the topsoil, and everything in between that generates the health of your local watershed. In his new book, Nick takes a humorous, inspiring, and elucidating trip to America's trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land, what that has meant to them and us, and to the land itself, both historically and currently.  
In 2018, Wendell Berry posed a question to Nick, a query that planted the seed of this book, sending Nick on two memorable journeys with palsâ??a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders, as well as an extended visit to his friend James Rebanks, the author of The Shepherd's Life and English Pastoral. He followed that up with an excursion that could only have come about in 2020â??Nick and his wife, Megan Mullally, bought an Airstream trailer to drive across (several of) the United States. These three quests inspired some â??deep-ish" thinking from Nick, about the history and philosophy of our relationship with nature in our national parks, in our farming, and in our backyards; what we mean when we talk about conservation; and the importance of outdoor recreation, all subjects very close to Nick's heart. 
With witty, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into the human problems we all confront, this is both a ramble through and celebration of the land
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Title:Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside
Authors:Nick Offerman (Author)
Info:Dutton (2021), Edition: First Edition, 352 pages
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside by Nick Offerman (2021)

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  alcottacre | Mar 26, 2024 |
I very much enjoyed Offerman's humor, perspective, and even politics. I took so much more away from this than I expected and certainly earmarked a lot of pages to review/reconsider. ( )
  teejayhanton | Mar 22, 2024 |
while I totally support the concepts of small farming and work ethic , etc. , it was hard to get past the rich guy using enormous trailer and gas guzzling truck while preaching aspect of the whole thing. Granted, he acknowledges it, and there were some funny bits ( )
  cspiwak | Mar 6, 2024 |
Honestly, I wasn't aware of Offerman's various public personae of actor, comedian, writer, and boatbuilder. Had I been, I might have enjoyed this book even more. The first section, relating his sojourn in Glacier National Park with two also-famous and creative friends, was particularly enjoyable. It being the 2020's, politics and political culture definitely find their way into the content. This may put some people off. But IMO, to ignore it would have rendered the book pale and lifeless, like a mannequin that is sort of like a living thing but really isn't.
[Audiobook note: Offerman reads the book himself, which is a delight.] ( )
  Treebeard_404 | Jan 23, 2024 |
Offerman shares my fondness for the great outdoors, particularly "pristine wilderness in close proximity to relatively comfy hotel beds," as well as Wilco/Jeff Tweedy, George Saunders, National Parks, hiking, Wendell Berry, and traveling. This rambling collection of essays is divided into three parts (or journeys) that sees Nick attempting to engage with the great outdoors in different scenarios. Mr. Offerman is cleanly aware of his privilege and his ability as a wealthy individual to be able to travel to enjoy nature. He is keenly aware of the irony of traveling via plane, or RV, to observe and commune with nature. I found this essays to be a bit rambling for my taste but still entertaining. I'm not sure if a clear thesis is really arrived other than we should find ways to preserve and care for nature and for each other. It's a simple message. But it works. Nick doesn't pretend to have the answers, and I appreciate that about him. ( )
  ryantlaferney87 | Dec 8, 2023 |
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History. Nature. Nonfiction. Humor (Nonfiction.) HTML:A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman has always felt a particular affection for the Land of the Freeâ??not just for the people and their purported ideals but to the actual land itself: the bedrock, the topsoil, and everything in between that generates the health of your local watershed. In his new book, Nick takes a humorous, inspiring, and elucidating trip to America's trails, farms, and frontier to examine the people who inhabit the land, what that has meant to them and us, and to the land itself, both historically and currently.  
In 2018, Wendell Berry posed a question to Nick, a query that planted the seed of this book, sending Nick on two memorable journeys with palsâ??a hiking trip to Glacier National Park with his friends Jeff Tweedy and George Saunders, as well as an extended visit to his friend James Rebanks, the author of The Shepherd's Life and English Pastoral. He followed that up with an excursion that could only have come about in 2020â??Nick and his wife, Megan Mullally, bought an Airstream trailer to drive across (several of) the United States. These three quests inspired some â??deep-ish" thinking from Nick, about the history and philosophy of our relationship with nature in our national parks, in our farming, and in our backyards; what we mean when we talk about conservation; and the importance of outdoor recreation, all subjects very close to Nick's heart. 
With witty, heartwarming stories and a keen insight into the human problems we all confront, this is both a ramble through and celebration of the land

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