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True North: Exploring the Great Wilderness by Bush Plane

Name: True North: Exploring the Great Wilderness by Bush Plane
Author: George Erickson
ISBN: 9781592281565

by George Erickson

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Overview

Leaving behind the comforts of civilized life, award winning author and bush pilot George Erickson takes readers on an unforgettable journey in his Piper Cub Special seaplane, through the pristine landscapes of Alaska, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. Landing on unexplored lakes and rivers, fishing for trout and pike with his unique handmade lures, the author also struggles with bad weather, dodges forest fires, and mingles with polar bears, killer whales, musk oxen and caribou.
Replete with personal detail, scientific observation, and historical facts - the most chilling being the story of a group of explorers who starved to death in the very cabin he is visiting - True North is an extraordinary travel narrative that will appeal to flying enthusiasts and armchair travelers alike.

Synopsis

One man's amazing adventures in the wilds of the North.

About the Author, George Erickson

GEORGE ERICKSON was named Minnesota Aviation Author of the Year in 2001. Reading The Friendly Arctic as a teenager led to a twenty-five-year obsession with the Arctic and sub-Arctic. Erickson has logged more than a thousand hours flying over the north country. He is married with two adult sons. TRUE NORTH is his first book.