Goodbye to a River

A classic from the Lone Star State, John Graves’ Goodbye to a River is a poignant narrative of one man’s journey by canoe down the river of his memories. Along the way, he describes the colorful Texas landscape and recounts its rich history. When Graves learns that the river he knew and loved as a youth—the Brazos in north-central Texas—is slated to be dammed at multiple points, he understands that things will never be the same.