A Wolf Called Romeo
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.14 (522 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0547858191 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Forty yards away, he stopped, but then the Lab broke free and approached the wolf. As in Jans’ previous works (The Grizzly Maze, 2006; The Glacier Wolf, 2009), the writing is both lyrical and factual, and through Jans’ pen, we feel the crisp Alaska twilight and see the breeze ruffle Romeo’s black coat. As he began to be known among the local dog owners, it became clear that Romeo truly was sociable—playing with dogs of all types, putting up with pursuit by photographers, and interacting with all levels of clueless people. The result of this encounter was a wild wolf that became part of the author’s life on the fringe of suburban Juneau, an animal not only tolerant of humans but also downright friendly to dogs. For six years, this friendly wolf graced the Juneau wilderness, accompanying people on hikes and interacting with their dogs. --Nancy Bent . Woven through Romeo’s story is the larger tale of humans and wolves, of close contact and f
But when one evening at twilight a lone black wolf ambled into view not far from his doorstep, Nick would finally come to know this mystical species—up close as never before. But as Romeo began to tag along with cross-country skiers on their daily jaunts, play fetch with local dogs, or simply lie near Nick and nap under the sun, they came to accept Romeo, and he them. The unlikely true story of a six-year friendship between a wild, oddly gentle black wolf and the people and dogs of Juneau, Alaska No stranger to wildlife, Nick Jans had lived in Alaska for nearly thirty years. A Wolf Called Romeo is the remarkable story of a wolf who returned again and again to interact with the people and dogs of Juneau, living on the edges of their community, engaging in an improbable, awe-inspiring interspecies dance and bringing the wild into sharp focus. At first the people of Juneau were guarded, torn between shoot first, ask questions later instincts and curiosity. Written with a deft hand and a searching heart, A Wolf Called Romeo is an unforgettable tale of a creature who defied nature and thus gave humans a chance
"THE BEST man-wild animal book I have EVER read. PERIOD." according to William Dahl. I ordered this book as a member of the Amazon Vine program. This story is a treasure. It’s a gift…a unique and wonderful journey.My favorite, all-time man-dog book is Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Free-thinking Dog by Ted Kerasote.Enter Nick Jans with his book entitled A Wolf Called Romeo. This is unequivocally THE BEST man-wild animal book I have EVER read. PERIOD.Jans uses his life experience as an author, naturalist, experienced outdoorsman, investigat. Magic of the Wild Susannah St Clair Foxy Loxy This is a beautifully written and deeply moving story of not only a wolf but of the huge community of Juneau, Alaska who fell into an intimate relationship with one of man’s most formidable enemies, the Alaskan Wolf. The fact that the author, Nick Jans has been involved with all the trappings having to do with the animals of that area plus hunted for several years with the Inupiaq Eskimo subsistence hunters, gives him way more than the normal understanding of game in. Highly recommend this beautiful book. History Buffs It is not often I read a book I cannot put down.this is one of those books, and may be the best book I have ever read. It is beautifully written by Nick Jans with eloquence and love, and his photographs are stunning. Along the way, I fell in love with Romeo.everyone does. It is hard to imagine the contrast between this elegant and beloved wolf, who desired the company of humans and their dogs, and the evil in someone who could entertain the idea of taking Romeo's precious