"A wealth of detail, a thorough knowledge of, and delight in, the natural world, and a welcome sense of humor. . . . Zwinger proves to be a sensitive, observant and often very gutsy stalker of the ice dragon of the north. The frontier may have shifted, but pioneer women live on."--Western American Literature"Well-written, provocative, imaginative and perceptive, Susan Zwinger's book takes us to a contemporary Alaska and an intrapersonal landscape that I find worth the visit."--John Muir Newsletter"Like the Alaskan terrain, Susan Zwinger's new book has a beautiful timeless quality that sometimes is nothing short of breathtaking."--The Chronicle-Journal (Canada)