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After graduating, in 1971, from the University of Chicago, Ron moved to Massachusetts, where he made animated films for children, notably “Hank the Cave Peanut.” He later taught middle school, designed educational software, managed a conservation non-profit, and, all the while, wrote. His first book was a guide to canoeing the Concord River; his first novel was Ike. His family includes his wife, his daughter and her husband, and two grandchildren. He loves nature photography, the arts, and friendships.

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	The Charles River, Exploring Nature and History on Foot and by Canoe really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1993 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Concord, Sudbury, and Assabet Rivers a Guide to Canoeing, Wildlife, and History 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1990 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ike 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Concord Village; A Guided Walk through the Past 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When you are ready, where could you go? really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Imagining the Past at Mount Misery it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Charles River: Exploring Nature and History on Foot and by Canoe by Ron McAdow (1993-07-02) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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