Ira N. Gabrielson

""Stars Upstream: Life Along An Ozark River"" is a non-fiction book written by Leonard Hall. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences living along the Current River in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. Through his personal stories and observations, Hall provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in this unique and beautiful region of the United States. He shares his love of nature and the outdoors, as well as his encounters with the local wildlife, including river otters, bald eagles, and black bears. The book also explores the history and culture of the Ozarks, including the traditions of the local people and their relationship with the land. Overall, ""Stars Upstream"" is a captivating and insightful look at life in one of America's most beautiful and fascinating regions. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This chronicle of life along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers in the Missouri Ozarks has been called "required reading for everyone interested in the future of America." First published in 1958, it remains unsurpassed as an example of one man's love for the land and rivers around him and of a way of life all too much in danger of being lost to us. The rivers described in "Stars Upstream" were designated by Congress in 1964 as the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, creating America's first national river. Granting of national park status has changed the area in many ways--the river system is now heavily used for recreational purposes--yet the concerns presented by Hall about the dangers of commercialism, exploitation, and pollution are still very much with us. "Stars Upstream" has played an invaluable role in promoting wise use of these rivers and should be read by everyone interested in preserving America's streams and wildlands as a national heritage.

An illustrated guide to the identification of 129 common birds in the United States and southern Canada, describing their physical characteristics and habitats. Includes a table listing migration dates and nesting and feeding habits.