Down the Wild Cape Fear: A River Journey through the Heart of North Carolina

Like a river itself, winding its way through history and biology, politics, and preservation, this book will appeal to both nature lovers and those living in and near the Cape Fear watershed.--Library Journal

An adventure story paired with a view of the ecology, history, development, and industry along a vital river that runs from the core of North Carolina to the coast. Gerard uses glittering, evocative prose to recount his travels by canoe and powerboat down the Wild Cape Fear River with a guide, biologist, photographer, and others. . . . This is a compelling story that offers a striking and thoughtful look at the many environmental, political, and commercial issues affecting this region and the waterway that feeds it.--ForeWord Reviews

Equal parts historical survey, river adventure and nature walk, it's a fascinating trip down North Carolina's most storied river.--Raleigh News and Observer

Gerard takes readers with him on a 200-mile trip down the Cape Fear River. . . [and] it's obvious that his book was labor of love.--Southern Pines Pilot

A reading journey that no one who loves North Carolina should pass by.--D.G. Martin One on One

This is simply the best piece of writing about [the Cape Fear] river that I've read.--Fayetteville Observer

By the book's end we get a sense of the innumerable interconnections that make the region a special, singular place.--North Carolina Literary Review