Napier Shelton

Born: 12/02/1931   Washington, DC
Parents: Frederick D. and Charline Shelton
Spouse: Elizabeth W. Shelton
Children: Eleanor, Elizabeth, Martha
Address(es):
Permanent :
P.O. Box 305
Port Sanilac , MI 48469
USA

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Potomac Pathway: A Nature Guide to the C & O Canal Non Fiction Adult Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. 2011
Natural Missouri : working with the land Non Fiction Adult Columbia : University of Missouri Press 2005
Huron: The Seasons of a Great Lake Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Detroit, Mich. : Wayne State University Press 1999
Superior wilderness : Isle Royale National Park Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Houghton, Mich. : Isle Royale Natural History Association 1997
Great Smokey Mountains National Park
- co-author
Non Fiction Adult National Park Service Division of Publications 1981
The Life of Isle Royale Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Washington : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service, Office of Publications 1975
The Nature of Shenandoah Non Fiction Adult [Harpers Ferry, W. Va.] : Office of Publications, National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior ; Washington : for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Office 1975
Saguaro National Monument Non Fiction Adult National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior; [for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.], [Washington] 1972
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "Knowlege, long practice, writing on a regular schedule, and a life-long desire to communicate a love and understanding of the natural world."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Author will accept inquiries for engagements and would be willing to answer letters from students and teachers.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Knox College Galesburg , IL

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Technical writer/editor
- Retired 1994
National Park Service 1985 -1994
Free lance writer 1981 -1985
Director, scientific publications National Park Service 1978 -1981
Free lance writer 1971 -1978
Writer/editor National Park Service 1963 -1964
Editorial assistant U.S. News and World Report 1957 -1960
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