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River : One Man's Journey Down the Colorado, Source to Sea Paperback – May 5, 1998

by Colin Fletcher (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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At age sixty-seven, Colin Fletcher, the guru of backpacking in America, undertook a rigorous six-month raft expedition down the full length of the Colorado River--alone. He needed "something to pare the fat off my soul...to make me grateful, again, for being alive." The 1,700 miles between the Colorado's source in Wyoming and its conclusion at Mexico's Gulf of California contain some of the most spectacular vistas on earth, and Fletcher is the ideal guide for the terrain. As his privileged companions, we travel to places like Disaster Falls and Desolation Canyon, observe beaver and elk, experience sandstorms and whitewater rapids, and share Fletcher's thoughts on the human race, the environment, and the joys of solitude.
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    May 5, 1998
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  5. ISBN-10
    0375701826
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0375701825
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-seven, Colin Fletcher, the guru of backpacking in America, undertook a rigorous six-month raft expedition down the full length of the Colorado River--alone. He needed "something to pare the fat off my soul...to make me grateful, again, for being alive." The 1,700 miles between the Colorado's source in Wyoming and its conclusion at Mexico's Gulf of California contain some of the most spectacular vistas on earth, and Fletcher is the ideal guide for the terrain. As his privileged companions, we travel to places like Disaster Falls and Desolation Canyon, observe beaver and elk, experience sandstorms and whitewater rapids, and share Fletcher's thoughts on the human race, the environment, and the joys of solitude.

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At age sixty-seven, Colin Fletcher, the guru of backpacking in America, undertook a rigorous six-month raft expedition down the full length of the Colorado River--alone. He needed "something to pare the fat off my soul...to make me grateful, again, for being alive." The 1,700 miles between the Colorado's source in Wyoming and its conclusion at Mexico's Gulf of California contain some of the most spectacular vistas on earth, and Fletcher is the ideal guide for the terrain. As his privileged companions, we travel to places like Disaster Falls and Desolation Canyon, observe beaver and elk, experience sandstorms and whitewater rapids, and share Fletcher's thoughts on the human race, the environment, and the joys of solitude.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group; 1st Vintage Departur edition (May 5, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375701826
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375701825
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.19 x 0.94 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found the adventure story well-written and refreshing their memories of the trip. The author's descriptions of the scenery and rapids were appreciated.

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Customers enjoy the book. They mention it's a great read from the author of hiking books.

"Few books are worth reading-reading every few years. This one is...." Read more

"Good condition, and a library book. Love reading his work..." Read more

"Follow Colin Fletcher down the Colorado. As good a read as Thousand Mile Summer and the Man Who Walked Through Time." Read more

"I enjoyed this very much. Vintage Fletcher, like his backpacking books. Keen eye for nature...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the adventure story. They find it a meaningful read that brings back wonderful memories of their trip. The book captures the beauty and excitement of the rapids.

"...If you’ve experienced the Green and Colorado rivers, it will refresh your recollections...." Read more

"Colin Fletcher captures a time and a place. The forces of development were closing in on the wild Green River at the time of his great adventure...." Read more

"Another great adventure story told by a person that many refer to as the "father of backpacking"...." Read more

"I read this as a 40 something and just reread it as I approach 70. Very meaningful. I recommend it." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find the author observant and skilled at crafting well-written stories. The descriptions and tangents are appreciated.

"...Fletcher was a great writer...." Read more

"...He's a very observant guy and swell literary craftsman." Read more

"A timeless account, well written, well thought out, thought provoking, and if possible even more pertinent now than it was when it occurred." Read more

"...I love how he describes everything, and how he goes off on tangents back to memories of his own life. This book is well worth the read!" Read more

3 customers mention "Beauty"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's beauty. They mention it takes you to the river and its surroundings, and has a keen eye for nature.

"Adventure, yes. Adventure writing no. This was an introspective look at the adventure of rafting down the Colorado River...." Read more

"...Vintage Fletcher, like his backpacking books. Keen eye for nature...." Read more

"...this book brought the wonderful memories of that trip - the beauty of the scenery and excitement of the rapids - back to me full force...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars A Timeless Tale Told Perfectly
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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    Few books are worth reading-reading every few years. This one is. If you’ve experienced the Green and Colorado rivers, it will refresh your recollections. If you have not, it will create images that will haunt you until you do. An awesome accomplishment turned into an awesome book. My knees no longer allow me to hike, but as I re-read this book I can imagine that I am right alongside Colin Fletcher. Thx, Colin!
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  • Ward Abel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition, and a library book. Love reading his work...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
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    Good condition, and a library book. Love reading his work...
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  • Phil Barton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story of the River that was
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2013
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    Colin Fletcher captures a time and a place. The forces of development were closing in on the wild Green River at the time of his great adventure. My family and I made a short trip down the Green this year. I could hear the echo of Colin's observations in what we saw. Fletcher was a great writer. The essence of his trip captures the run of this great American river from the Wind River Range, WY to the delta in Mexico. I was transported to the day and time of Fletcher's raft ride.
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  • James Stravers
    4.0 out of 5 stars throughly enjoyed
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
    Received this book years ago as a gift from one of my daughters. Enjoyed reading it through then, and still like to reread a chapter now and again. Mr. Fletcher passed away in 2007 but we can still hike the trails with him either through the pages of his books or the screen of your kindle. THE MAN WHO WALKED THROUGH TIME is another good choice.
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  • Darrel Drumm
    5.0 out of 5 stars A trip for the older folks among us.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2012
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    Adventure, yes. Adventure writing no. This was an introspective look at the adventure of rafting down the Colorado River. Those of us who are in the later years of our outdoor opportunities will understand how Fletcher takes a train of thought from the River to his life experiences. It seemed to me that the book itself was divided into three parts. The first part was from the source to Lake Powell with an emphasis on quite a bit of philosophy. The second part was the Grand Canyon with an emphasis on memories and running the rapids. The third part was Lake Mead to the Pacific Ocean with an different, darker emphasis to his philosophy. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to people who aren't after adventure narratives, but want more philosophic ideas with their adventure.
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  • Wild_Weasel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten and Under Appreciated
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
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    Follow Colin Fletcher down the Colorado. As good a read as Thousand Mile Summer and the Man Who Walked Through Time.
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  • Sandra J. Barry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
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    I’ve rafted down this river and wanted more history.
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  • Robert Connor
    5.0 out of 5 stars To start with, I have not read the whole ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014
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    To start with, I have not read the whole book. I have only started to read this book (July 2014). I have been looking forward to doing what author Fletcher has done, so this is a God Send to me. Because of my advanced age I will not be able to make the entire journey but I can take some of it in segments. What I can or can not di I will find in this book. I have read the first 2 chapters and I can see what an expedition he undertook and where and when I can "jump in" to experience some of what he did. So ... Thank You Colin For your book !
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