The Real Two Hearted: Life, Love, and Lore Along Michigan's Most Iconic River by

Description: The Real Two Hearted by Bob Otwell, Kaye Krapohl, Colleen Zanotti One hundred years after Ernest Hemingways short story elevated the myth of the Two Hearted River into the public consciousness, Bob Otwell invites you to the riverside - to experience the revered watershed as it really is. In The Real Two Hearted: Life, Love, and Lore Along Michigans Most Iconic River, Otwell reveals truths about the rivers past, present, and future in ways that only he can. As the owners and caretakers of a secluded old cabin called "Boggys Camp," Otwell and his family have spent decades paddling, hiking, and mountain biking in an area along the Two Hearted River so remote that visiting in the winter requires skiing five miles.An expert in hydrology and environmental investigations, Otwell explains the rivers science and shares his thoughts about conserving the watersheds delicate balance.Otwell weaves together the rich history of this isolated gem in Michigans Upper Peninsula; he introduces colorful local characters, including the man named Boggy. And he reminisces about his familys adventures at a beautiful and hidden bend along the storied Two Hearted. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Bob Otwell is a retired consulting civil engineer with decades of experience in groundwater and surface water hydrology and environmental science. In 1988, he founded Otwell Mawby P.C, a Traverse City, Mich.-based consulting engineering company. Subsequently, he worked for the TART Trails advocacy organization. He has served on the Board of Directors of FLOW (For Love of Water), a Great Lakes law and water policy organization, and on the Traverse City Planning Commission. He holds degrees from Michigan State University (a BS and PhD in civil engineering), and an MS from the University of Michigan.Bob lives in Traverse City with his wife, Laura. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. Bob and Laura reap the benefits of an active transportation lifestyle, and they advocate for the same. They stay engaged in their community and enjoy camping, cycling, hiking, and cross-country skiing around the regions beautiful lakes, hills and forests. Review "This is a celebration of place, a warm family memoir, and an acute biography of the river whose name Hemingway made famous. The authors keen observations and thorough research make this a unique book about a special corner of Michigan." -Dave Dempsey, environmental advocate and author of The Waters of Michigan and Great Lakes for Sale"Bob Otwell has written a fascinating and insightful tribute to Michigans most famous river. As a hydrologist and engineer, he presents an authoritative and carefully researched study of the Two Hearted and its watershed. But he has the heart of a poet, too, and his love for the river shines through on every page." - Jerry Dennis, author of The Living Great Lakes"Anyone whose first big purchase is a 17-foot canoe is my kindred spirit. Im willing to follow Bob Otwell wherever he goes, especially to Michigans Two Hearted River. This is a loving history of the UP, full of forestry, hydrology, lumber history and conservation. Whether youre a Hemingway fan or an armchair naturalist, youll feel part of the family at Boggys Camp on the Two Hearted River." -Heather Shumaker, author of Saving Arcadia Details ISBN1961302802 Author Colleen Zanotti Pages 196 Publisher Mission Point Press Year 2024 Illustrator Kaye Krapohl ISBN-13 9781961302808 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-07-18 Imprint Mission Point Press Subtitle Life, Love, and Lore Along Michigans Most Iconic River Country of Publication United States Audience General US Release Date 2024-07-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161087479;

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