Author Description

How does one find oneself on the path becoming a naturalist? In Journeys of a Pure Naturalist, embark on a captivating journey into the natural world with JB, a seasoned naturalist and self-proclaimed twenty-first century cave man in this extraordinary series of intriguing tales. A treat for enthusiasts of the great outdoors, JB's writing invites readers to traverse the untamed landscapes of southern Arizona, Mexico and beyond. Discover the intricate botany of the Sonoran Desert and ascend daunting rocky escarpments, canyon walls and mountain wilderness enclaves beyond the desert's edge. Marvel, too, at the pristine beauty and teeming marine life of the Sea of Cortez within the remotest archipelagos of Sonora and Baja California Sur and accompany JB on wide-ranging expeditions through the lens of one of Arizona's up and coming outdoor writers. Echoes of legendary cowboys, explorers, missionaries and fierce warriors reverberate across these pages along with fascinating underwater creatures and extinct Pleistocene megafauna. Richly enhanced with maps and historic color photos, this collection is testament to JB's deep knowledge and profound connection with the wilderness, making it an essential read for anyone passionate about nature and eager to experience the world through the eyes of an expert explorer.