The Laugh of the Water Nymph Book by Doug Ammons
DESCRIPTION
The book The Laugh of the Water Nymph contains 22 adventure stories, from jungle rivers that disappear underground and cast off huge waterfalls, to glacial rivers running through the wilderness of northern Canada. There are 30 pages of wild and beautiful photographs with extremely high quality printing.
The book was voted "One of the best outdoor books of the year" by the National Outdoor Book Awards and has been called "the best book in kayaking" by multiple editors of major adventure magazines. John Bredar, the Executive producer of National Geographic television called it "amazing" and noted that several of the indivdiual stories "were worth films all by themselves."
Reviews:
"Ever look inside and realize youâ?Td frozen imagination, emotion, and friendship in the face of risk? Dougâ?Ts book The Laugh of the Water Nymph provides a key to the inner workings of mind and soul that so often escape us in our preoccupation with survival. Be courageous and explore the kinship and dreams of water while journeying though incredible mountain canyons and rivers. The book will be your guide to experiences far beyond anything you've ever read about or seen."
~Jeff Boyd, Banff emergency room MD, kayaker, climber
"Doug Ammons captures the wonder, excitement, fear, and grandeur of kayaking the world's rivers. The writing takes you into the waters of high adventure and the pictures will leave you awestruck. The Laugh of the Water Nymph is the perfect gift for all who dream of other places."
~Barbara Theroux, owner, Fact and Fiction, Missoula, MT
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