ON THE FIRELINE : Living and Dying with Wildland Firefighters - 1st Ed

Description: ON THE FIRELINELiving and Dying with Wildland FirefightersBy Matthew Desmond In this rugged account of a rugged profession, Matthew Desmond explores the heart and soul of the wildland firefighter. Having joined a firecrew in Northern Arizona as a young man, Desmond relates his experiences with intimate knowledge and native ease, adroitly balancing emotion with analysis and action with insight. On the Fireline shows that these firefighters aren’t the adrenaline junkies or romantic heroes as they’re so often portrayed.An immersion into a dangerous world, On the Fireline is also a sophisticated analysis of a high-risk profession—and a captivating read.“Gripping . . . a masterful account of how young men are able to face down wildfire, and why they volunteer for such an enterprise in the first place.”—David Grazian, Sociological Forum“Along with the risks and sorrow, Desmond also presents the humor and camaraderie of ordinary men performing extraordinary tasks. . . . A good complement to Norman Maclean's Young Men and Fire. Recommended.”—Library Journal * * * * * * * * SELLER'S NOTE: All of the images provided here are of the actual book being offered. The first two photos were taken using a digital camera. A desktop scanner was used for the remaining images. This would account for any color differences. I tend to be very critical of an item's condition. The book itself may be "Like New" but if the DJ is poor, it will be listed with a lower grade, and I will make every effort to identify any condition defects. Shipping is within one business day and the buyer's satisfaction is always 100% guaranteed! Purchased books are carefully packaged in recycled cardboard boxes to be made ready for shipment via USPS Media Mail(which includes tracking) within 24 hours of payment. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and thanks for checking out this book! FREE SHIPPING!

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