Closer to the Ground: An outdoor family's year on the water, in the woods and at the table
by Dylan Tomine
Paperback Hardcover Kindle Edition"Closer to the Ground" is a memoir written by Dylan Tomine detailing a year in the life of his family spent exploring the natural world surrounding their home in Washington's San Juan Islands. The book centers around themes of family, community, and sustainability, as the Tomine family learns to forage for wild foods, fish for salmon, and hunt for deer. The author's background as a fisherman and conservationist shines through, as he emphasizes his family's commitment to a low-impact, environmentally-conscious lifestyle. Throughout the book, the author reflects on the pleasures and challenges of living off the land, and the importance of passing on these traditions and values to future generations. Overall, "Closer to the Ground" is a heartfelt and insightful account of one family's connection to nature and the outdoors.
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