Riverwoods: Exploring the Wild Neches
Riverwoods: Exploring the Wild Neches is a photographic book about the Neches River and its East Texas watershed. It brings together river imagery and historical, cultural, and ecological context, including the region’s bottomland forests, wildlife, and conservation conflicts.
At a glance
- Photographs follow the Neches River through East Texas, including bottomland forests and the landscapes along its banks.
- Pairs visual material with an introduction to the river’s history, culture, ecology, and conservation struggles.
- The account describes a canoe journey and nights camping along the river.
Reference price: $35.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Combines landscape photography with regional history and environmental context.
- Offers a focused look at the Neches watershed and its wildlife, forests, and human influences.
- The 224-page first edition provides substantial material for readers interested in East Texas.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Texas A&M University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 5, 2018 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 162349673X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1623496739 |
| Weight listed | 2.56 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.25 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in East Texas rivers, wildlife, and bottomland forests.
- Landscape photography enthusiasts seeking a region-specific book.
- Readers looking for a blend of environmental history and photographic travel narrative.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical canoeing route guide or current travel-planning information.
- Readers looking for a broad survey of rivers outside East Texas.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riverwoods: Exploring the Wild Neches about?
It combines photographs of the Neches River with an account of its East Texas landscape, wildlife, history, and environmental conservation issues.
Is this a canoeing guide?
The description recounts a canoe journey, but presents the book as a photographic tribute and regional history rather than a practical route guide.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 224 pages.
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