The Last White Ruby

The Vanishing Polar Circles

Ronnie Smith

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Plenus Gratia Publications
08 May 2020

Poetry by individual poets; History of other lands; Landscape archaeology; Oceanography (seas); Sea life & the seashore

A poetry collection inspired by Ronnie Smith's experiences living and working in the polar regions as an aviator and commander for the US Air Force resupplying US scientific research stations. Anything but routine, Smith brings the surreal landscapes and flying phenomena to the reader through his keen sensitivity to the human condition, ever ready to adapt to an environment fraught with danger, beauty, and the unusual.

The ubiquitous foe of the elements, absence of infrastructure, and wilderness combine to confront the aviator and seaman with sometimes uncompromising force. The poet captures this and more in his portrayal of the places where most of humanity will never see, nor be able to appreciate the pristine beauty abounding at the icecaps that we stand to lose to climate change.

By: Ronnie Smith
Imprint: Plenus Gratia Publications
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9780998046525
ISBN 10: 0998046523
Pages: 122
Publication Date: 08 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Last White Ruby: The Vanishing Polar Circles

(Ronnie Smith) ... is able to vividly convey his meaning and impressions with strong visual and emotional impact. Smith has an authentic voice that draws the reader into experiencing this world where nature cannot be tamed . Hilary Hawkes The purity ... is as white as the snowfields we can imagine Mr. Smith encountered during his time in Antarctica, and just broke my heart open with emotion. I had not read any of this poet's work before, but I will certainly seek it out now. Tracy Slowiak