Ghosts of the Wilderness-An Everyday Guy's Search for America's Rare and Elusive Wildlife shares the adventures of the author hiking across the American Southwest, looking for wildlife that he hasn't seen in thousands of miles of hiking during nights, weekends, and days off. Along the way, readers learn something about the history of these classic American animals and their biology. This book also includes human stories and history (ancient, Native American, American pioneer, and more recent history) from the backdrops to these adventures. Finally, the author shares some reflections inspired by time spent outdoors. The book is broken into three sections: Deserts, Mountains, and Plains. Many animals are covered, including mountain lions, pronghorn, and scorpions. Packed with original photographs and analysis, including animals, natural features, artifacts, ruins, petroglyphs, and pictographs, this true adventure book isn't to be missed.
"Maybe Daniels's book struck a chord with me because it encapsulates everything I strive to do with my guides. Reading it is like hiking with an experienced friend who can expose you to all the magic hidden in plain sight, the things you would have just walked by otherwise." -Cris Hazzard, HikingGuy.com
"As someone who spends more time than I probably should thinking about the desert, I always enjoy it when I come across a fresh and exciting take on it. For that reason I couldn't put this book down. If you love the American Southwest, you will probably love this book." -Steve, SidetrackAdventures.com
