Ice Is Where You Find It

By Charles Ward Thomas, Captain Charles W Thomas, Charles Ward Thomas

Book Overview

Ice Is Where You Find It is a non-fiction book written by Charles Ward Thomas. The book is a memoir of the author's life as a forest ranger in the Pacific Northwest during the 1930s and 1940s. The author shares his experiences of living and working in the wilderness, including his encounters with wildlife, natural disasters, and the challenges of maintaining the forest. The book also highlights the author's passion for ice climbing, which he discovered during his time as a ranger. He shares his adventures climbing some of the most challenging peaks in the region, including Mount Hood and Mount Rainier. The author's love for ice climbing is evident throughout the book, and he provides vivid descriptions of the beauty and danger of the sport.In addition to his personal experiences, the author also provides a historical perspective on the development of the forest service and the conservation movement in the United States. He discusses the challenges faced by early forest rangers and the efforts to preserve the natural beauty of the wilderness.Overall, Ice Is Where You Find It is a fascinating and engaging memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in the Pacific Northwest during the early 20th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the forest service, conservation, and outdoor adventure.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258079607
• ISBN13: 9781258079604
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"