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Goodbye to a River
Book • 1971
John Graves's "Goodbye to a River" is a poignant memoir chronicling a canoe journey down the Brazos River in Texas.
Graves's narrative transcends a simple travelogue, offering insightful reflections on the changing landscape and the human impact on the environment.
He vividly portrays the river's degradation due to pollution and development, highlighting the tension between progress and preservation.
The book explores themes of memory, loss, and the complex relationship between humans and nature.
Graves's evocative prose and keen observations make "Goodbye to a River" a timeless classic of nature writing.
Graves's narrative transcends a simple travelogue, offering insightful reflections on the changing landscape and the human impact on the environment.
He vividly portrays the river's degradation due to pollution and development, highlighting the tension between progress and preservation.
The book explores themes of memory, loss, and the complex relationship between humans and nature.
Graves's evocative prose and keen observations make "Goodbye to a River" a timeless classic of nature writing.
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Casey Spinks and 
James Decker as a beloved Texas author whose works offer profound reflections on rural life and nature.
Casey Spinks and James Decker as a beloved Texas author whose works offer profound reflections on rural life and nature.
DO 263 - What's the matter with Texas? w/ Casey Spinks and James Decker
