“Whenever I met a collared lemming on a summer day and took its stare I would think: Here is a tough animal. Here is a valuable life. In a heedless moment, years from now, will I remember more machinery here than mind? If it could tell me of its will to survive, would I think of biochemistry, or would I think of the analogous human desire? If it could speak of the time since the retreat of the ice, would I have the patience to listen?”
A profound exploration of the Arctic landscape, its wildlife, and the impact of human activity, offering a blend of natural history and personal reflection. more
Barry Lopez, born on January 6, 1945, is an American author known for his exploration of nature, culture, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. more
“The Great Wall of China hadn’t arisen overnight.”
“[ We apologize for it taking so long, but IRL rewards require patience. ]”
“They do make love stories for girls with black hearts after all. They go like this.”