Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper's Memoir of Fighting Wildfire (Harvest Book)

Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper's Memoir of Fighting Wildfire (Harvest Book)

by Murry A. Taylor (Author)

Synopsis

A compelling memoir that captures a remarkable career; Terrifying, but grimly funny, this is a portrait of a real-life daredevil; For anyone with an appetite for vicarious adventure; Fighting fires since 1965, veteran smokejumper Murray Taylor finally retired from his legendary career last summer - the worst fire season in more than fifty years. After three decades of parachuting out of planes and battling blazes in the vast, rugged wilderness that is Alaska and the West. Taylor recounts in Jumping Fire, with passion and honesty, stories of man versus nature at its most furious and unforgiving.

$24.92

Quantity

20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Roundhouse Publishing Ltd
Published: 18 Oct 2001

ISBN 10: 0156013975
ISBN 13: 9780156013970

Media Reviews
This makes London's Burning look like a picnic - and this is for real!