Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Likes to Walk Outside
$41.47
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
5 December 2023
Summary
A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns, as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times bestselling author Nick Offerman.
Nick Offerman has always felt a particular affection for the Land of the Free—not just for the people and their purported ideals, but to the actual land itself: the bedrock, the topsoil, and everything in be…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781101984703 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1101984708 |
| Author: | Nick Offerman |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | E P Dutton & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 5 December 2023 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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An Amazon Best of the Month Pick
“At once a travelogue, a manifesto, and a rousing call to get outside, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play is a breath of fresh alpine air, delivered by an amiable guide.” —Esquire
“The book is an amiable ramble outdoors, with Offerman sharing his assorted experiences in the wild and his musings on nature, land use, labor, agriculture, and community.” —USA Today
“Honest-to-God advice about how to enjoy nature.” —Outside magazine
“Offerman brings dry humor and a reverence for nature and physical labor to his growing understanding of capitalist and colonial horrors, all while maintaining hope for the future.”
—Seattle Times
“I found the book both entertaining and inspiring… . [It] has depths you may not expect from an actor/comedic performer/woodworker who goes to great lengths to entertain the audience but also has me thinking about the choices I make as I live in the world.” —John Warner, Chicago Tribune
“Offerman’s thoughtful and hilarious musings at the nexus of human life and nature, particularly through the lens of John Muir and Aldo Leopold … serves another welcome reminder that nature is for all.” —
“Funny, extremely sharp, and at the same time equally heartwarming, Offerman’s love for the Land of the Free shines.” —Forbes
“A timely hybrid travelogue/manifesto about the utter importance of touching grass, and so much more.” —Fast Company
”[An] insightful, witty look at his outdoorsy pursuits.” —New York Post
“A great mix of wit and perceptive observation from travels in the United States and the United Kingdom … with a surprising amount of history, nature, and ecology thrown in.”—Library Journal
“Laced with humor, intellect, and fierce passion, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play is an entertaining getaway to a variety of unexpected American vistas.“—BookPage
About The Author
Nick Offerman
NICK OFFERMAN is an actor, writer, and woodworker, best known as the character of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy series Parks and Recreation and Karl Weathers in the acclaimed FX series Fargo. Recent film credits include Hearts Beat Loud, The Founder, Bad Times at the El Royale, Lucy in the Sky, The Hero, The Lego Movie (1&2), White Fang, and The Little Hours. Offerman has penned four New York Times bestselling books, PADDLE YOUR OWN CANOE, GUMPTION, GOOD CLEAN FUN, and most recently THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD, written with his wife, Megan Mullally. In his spare time, he can be found at his woodshop in Los Angeles building hand-crafted items ranging from fine furniture to canoes to ukuleles.
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