Stories from Afield: Adventures with Wild Things in Wild Places

"Smith's affection for and fascination with wilderness and its inhabitants is the theme on which this collection hangs. It's infectious and inspiring, and his storytelling makes this an excellent contribution to the genre."—Erin H. Turner, Big Sky Journal "Reflective thoughts and vibrant specifics bring a nature biologist's love of the outdoors to readers."—Kirkus "Stories From Afield is more than one man's memoir of a life spent in service to America's rich wild heritage; in sharing the joy, wonder, humor, and dangers of being immersed in wilderness, Smith introduces audiences to a primordial, pristine, and rapidly vanishing world, with a reminder that its future is in our hands."—Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews “Plenty of wildness remains on this civilized and domesticated continent, and Bruce Smith has seen more than his share. These are stories to be read by the fire at the close of a winter day.”—Bill McKibben, Schumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College and author of Long Distance   “Stories from Afield is a stirring, informative, and at times gripping tale of biologist Bruce Smith’s love affair with the fauna of the Rocky Mountains as well as an impassioned reminder for all of us to become more proactive in protecting the Earth’s natural landscapes.”—Ted Kerasote, author of Merle’s Door and Bloodties      “Bruce Smith is a great storyteller. Here he once again demonstrates the powerful insights he commands as a wildlife biologist and his skill as an outdoor writer. This is a book of sweet, deeply personal tales. Savor them.”—Todd Wilkinson, environmental journalist and author of Grizzlies of Pilgrim Creek