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Lädt ... The adventure gap : changing the face of the outdoors (2014. Auflage)von James Edward Mills
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This was a great mythbuster against the idea that African Americans don't have the drive to be outdoorsy adventurers. I loved the way it was structured between telling the story of the Expedition Denali team and short bios of Black people setting records in various ways in outdoor recreation. It also really gets to the heart of how fulfilling outdoor recreation can be, both in becoming acquainted with nature and with ourselves. ( ) Through the author's blog, I thought I knew the story of Expedition Denali. After reading this book, I learned so much more. About the start and conclusion of the Expedition and those who have created a timeline for others to follow. I hope to buy copies and give them to libraries in my local area so that others can be exposed to this wonderful story and the author who brought it out in the open. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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HTML: "An important new book about a crucial challenge facing the conservation movement" â?? Spencer Black, vice president, Sierra Club *Chronicles the first all-African American summit attempt on Denali, the highest point in North America *Part adventure story, part history, and part argument for the importance of inspiring future generations to value nature The nation's wild placesâ??from national and state parks to national forests, preserves, and wilderness areasâ??belong to all Americans. But not all of us use these resources equally. Minority populations are much less likely to seek recreation, adventure, and solace in our wilderness spaces. It's a difference that African American author James Mills addresses in his new book, The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors. Bridging the so-called "adventure gap" requires role models who can inspire the uninitiated to experience and enjoy wild places. Once new visitors are there, a love affair often follows. This is important because as our country grows increasingly multicultural, our natural legacy will need the devotion of people of all races and ethnicities to steward its care. In 2013, the first all-African American team of climbers, sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), challenged themselves on North America's highest point, the dangerous and forbidding Denali, in Alaska. Mills uses Expedition Denali and its team members' adventures as a jumping-off point to explore how minority populations view their place in wild environments and to share the stories of those who have already achieved significant accomplishments in outdoor adventuresâ??from Mathew Henson, a Black explorer who stood with Peary at the North Pole, to Kai Lightner, a teenage sport climber currently winning national competitions. The goal of the expedition, and now the book, is to inspire minority communities to look outdoors for experiences that will enrich their lives, and to encourage them toward greater environmental stewardship. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Google Books — Lädt ... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)796.522The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Outdoor leisure Exploring geological features Mountains, hills and rocksKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt:
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