Into the Carpathians: A Journey Through the Heart and History of Central and Eastern Europe (Part 1: The Eastern Mountains), by Alan E. Sparks
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Part memoir, part travelogue, part natural and cultural history, Into the Carpathians describes a four-month-long hiking and wildlife research expedition along the length of the Carpathian Mountains, from Romania to Poland, some 1,700 miles as the crow flies. As readers follow the author and his companions on this intriguing journey, they will encounter the many natural wonders and colorful inhabitants of the Carpathian landscape--both human and non-human--while gaining deep insights into the historical and mythological forces that have shaped, and continue to shape, the nations, cultures, and psyches along the way. (This volume, Part 1, covers the first half of the journey, through Romania and Ukraine.) Evocative, thoroughly-researched essays paint the cultural terrain of the Carpathian Mountains from a rich palette of topics, including: a brief history of werewolves; the exploits and the end of Attila the Hun; the mystical foundations of Kievan Rus'; the rich pantheon of Slavic mythology; the earthy traditions of Carpathian folklore; and the roots of the relationship between Ukraine and Russia that are sprouting thorny shoots today. The narrative is enhanced with 63 beautiful color photographs.
Into the Carpathians: A Journey Through the Heart and History of Central and Eastern Europe (Part 1: The Eastern Mountains), by Alan E. Sparks- Amazon Sales Rank: #821362 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-11-03
- Released on: 2015-11-14
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review Bronze Medal Winner, 2016 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Awards: Europe - Best Regional Non-Fiction category.
From the Back Cover The Carpathian Mountains--legendary land of Gothic castles, eerie accents, and the depredations of vampires and werewolves. But what are the Carpathian Mountains really like? Do Western readers know what really lurks in the dense forests blanketing the steep mountain slopes? (The most significant populations of wild animals remaining in Europe west of Russia.) Do they know what survives in the scenic valleys and on the lofty meadows? (The "old life" of rural Europe.) Do they know what diverse forms the craggy ridges have given to the many cultures and nations of Central and Eastern Europe, and to human imaginations the world over? (Too varied to summarize on a cover.) Do they know how it feels to explore the landscape's challenging contours? (Invigorating, rewarding, exasperating, enlightening...) Enter Into the Carpathians to discover a beautiful and enchanting world of adventure, history, mystery, and more!
About the Author Alan E. Sparks is the award-winning author of Dreaming of Wolves and has written articles about wolves for International Wolf Magazine and other publications. With degrees in physics and engineering,he worked for over twenty years developing advance technologies for one of the world's leading R&D organizations, Bell Telephone Laboratories. He has also worked as an ESOL teacher, commercial actor, and web designer, and has lived,worked, and trekked extensively in the wilds of Central and Eastern Europe. A voracious reader and student of the natural and cultural histories of the places he visits, he has supplemented his indoor studies with courses in mountaineering (Colorado Mountain Club), mountain ski touring expedition (National Outdoor Leadership School), and winter ecology/animal tracking (with renowned animal tracker Dr. James Halfpenny of A Naturalist's World).
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed especially the Appendices By Ray Stanford I enjoyed especially the Appendices, with extensive information about the geographic and political history of the entire region, which was missing in the course on Western Civilizations I took in college! It covered Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece, directly to the south, so I think that was a significant omission on the topic of Western History.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Travel and adventure do not usually appeal to me, ... By Reader Travel and adventure do not usually appeal to me, but in this case, I was drawn by the chance to see into the Carpathian mountains. My immigrant grandparents came from there, and I have seldom been able to learn much about their roots. I was lucky here. The travel narrative is engaging, and it is well-written. What stands out, though, is the interweaving of the regional history and culture, along with photographs that truly give a sense of the writer's experiences.I look forward to "part 2" which will describe the rest of the journey.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Unexpected Adventure: Wounded Beauty of Eastern Europe By david murray It fails as a coherent whole, because it is a compound of two books, travelogue and compendium of history. But it completely delights as an adventure and a tour of a gripping, beautiful world. The vignettes haunt me weeks later; if you know this land of deep history, myth, and utter tragedy, and wish to see it today, the book is indispensable. I have just shared with Ukrainian friend to her delight. Hope that the journey goes on to another volume.
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