Photographer-naturalist Peter Koch first visited the new Big Bend National Park in February, 1945, on assignment to take promotional pictures for the National Park Service. He planned to spend a couple of weeks--and ended up staying for the rest of his life. This fascinating blend of firsthand adventures, natural history and personal musings on anthropology and history creates an unforgettable portrait of both Peter Koch and the Big Bend region he so loved.  (SWU231, $19.95)