Wolves : Ryders in the Whirlwind - Gordon  James Harrison

Wolves

Ryders in the Whirlwind

By: Gordon James Harrison

Paperback | 31 October 2019

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I was blessed--I was born with wolves! If not in our house, then wandering about our orchards and our barns and through our few fields. We had a home in the wilderness of Central Ontario: no electricity, no running water, no indoor toilet. We did have running wolves and ambling bears year-round. And I loved that place. On late summer evenings and fortunate winter nights, silver forms would sing from the hills and valleys. On these occasions, somewhere in our rambling old house with two staircases, under warm blankets, a child would lie transfixed in mystery and enchantment. Here was another nation, a different civilization, who needed nothing from us, distrusted us, even hated us. And rightly so.

To all the adults I knew, nature was the enemy, something to be subdued. They had little interest or knowledge of the world outside. Rarely did they speak about it--hardly a bird's name or a flower's location. Infrequently, an aunt would express some fear or other, especially about poisonous snakes--we never found one--or skinks that might run up inside your pant leg to do considerable damage. Our evenings around the flickering lanterns were filled with tall tales about the Big, Bad Wolf. It was all fear and fearmongering. I believed none of it.

This book is the story of a wolf who was never at a loss during his journey home across Algonquin Park. I call him Big Red. He travels during the day to avoid the wolves on whose land he is trespassing. His future will not be like his past. Tomorrow will not be like today. Every day is different. Big Red knows he must catch the apple when it falls and, sweet or sour, bite it hard!

When he sleeps, he dreams of all things wolfen: warrahs, dingoes, coyotes, gray wolves, painted wolves, and so on. (This book has 231 color photographs of wolves, deer, and all their friends) His mother gave birth to him in an ancient den at the base of the plateau on which my home stands. In decades past, one of his ancestors sang for me on winter evenings as I snuggled under warm blankets. This book was born on those nights. This enchantment with the land and the wolves is still fresh in my memory. This happiness is still felt in my heart.

Industry Reviews

Our wolf is fearless and determined to go home . . .  and this story is full of Magic. I love every word of this beautiful book!!!    

           —Shir Linnie Edward, Clinton, Mississippi

 

A real page-turner. Enthralling & enchanting, yet without a trace of misplaced sentimentality. It transports the reader to the wild world of the wolf & the tribulations they face. The author’s in-depth knowledge of the wolf’s environment is evident throughout. Not since the classic: “White Fang” by Jack London have I been transported into the mind of a wild animal so eloquently. I’m loving this story Gordon. You have a rare skill.

—Howard Yendle, Cardiff, Wales

 

Wolves: Ryders in the Whirlwind is a fascinating story about the wonderful world of nature and the interactions, thereof. The author gives us an inside view that is truly riveting and compels is to continue reading. Highly recommended for those who love all things about nature.

—Graham Yates, Ottawa, Ontario

 

I love your writings.

—Patricia Ann Yguado, Cumming, Georgia

 

You have a way of telling the story of Big Red that is so compelling!! It’s like you truly know the mind of the wolf!! Thank you!!

—Wilma Shealy, Travelers Rest, SC

 

This is fabulous! My rendition of Red Riding-hood and her beloved forest friend. So, looking forward to it [the book]!!!

—Anita Gladman, Zanesville, Ohio

 

Her story [Mother Courage] is full of love and bravery and heroism. Thank you for giving it voice—and us, something to learn from.

—Jez Ball, Jersey City, NJ

 

Wonderful writing and your photograph of this wolf is nothing short of amazing! Your prose matches the beauty of the photograph; they complement each other perfectly!

—Maribeth Miles, Chicago, Illinois

 

Gordon, you are a magnificent storyteller!

—Laila Aziz, Karachi, Pakistan

 

 

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