This is a book full of history and adventure, of impressive achievement and inspiration, and of colorful characters and the enchantment of nature and the outdoors. The inspiring lives of the famous twins, known from their many publications, documentary films, and ground-breaking conservation efforts, as well as that of their award-winning author sister, Jean Craighead George, are explored and described in rich detail. Benjey shines light on the impressive and important contributions the Craigheads have made to American history, conservation, education, and to the lives of those of us who have been inspired by their adventurous lives in, with, and for nature.Description
ISBN 978-0-9909748-9-5, 264 pages, softcover
What the Kennedys are to politics, the less-famous Craigheads are to nature — a prolific and accomplished clan. Kirkus Reviews
Tom Benjey’s Glorious Times tells the fascinating and important story of an American clan of Scots-Irish that settled in the early 1700s in Pennsylvania. From this clan came an astonishing number exceptional people, many of whom dedicated their lives to nature. This book even poses the question as to whether this family had a special “Naturalist DNA”. It covers many generations, but appropriately focuses most attention on the famous siblings Frank Jr., John, and Jean (Craighead George).
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