Overview
1. Author is one of the true pioneers of conservation. “Constant advocates for wild places, the Muries brought a scientific and philosophical approach to their work emphasizing not only the intangible value of the wild areas they studied, but also the inspirational, restorative qualities of nature and the power of human connections to foster change.” – Murie Center, Moose, WY
2. Edited by Margaret E. (Mardy) Murie, who shared her husband's love of the Arctic and many of his experiences there. Mardy is considered to be the “grandmother of the conservation movement.”
3. An excellent companion to Mardy Murie’s best-selling TWO IN THE FAR NORTH.
4. This book is cited in bibliographies of numerous vintage and contemporary books.
5. Includes maps.
6. Thousands of people made pilgrimages to the Murie’s cabin each year including: John Denver, a multitude of visiting scholars, scientists, and activists making it a historic hub of environmental consciousness.
7. Olaus Murie was on the founding board of the Wilderness Society and honored by the Sierra Club.
8. Content covers large cross section of Canada and Alaska including Hudson Bay, Labrador, Denali, and the Brooks Range.
9. Many online resources feature the author http://www.muriecenter.org/the-murie-legacy/olaus/ http://www.nps.gov/grte/historyculture/murie.htm
10. Originally published by The Wilderness Society and American West Publishing Company in 1973.
11. Includes detailed Biographical Note, Pronunciation Guide to Native Words, and Environmental Studies Glossary.
12. Includes new introduction from Olaus and Mardy's youngest son, Donald Murie.
2. Edited by Margaret E. (Mardy) Murie, who shared her husband's love of the Arctic and many of his experiences there. Mardy is considered to be the “grandmother of the conservation movement.”
3. An excellent companion to Mardy Murie’s best-selling TWO IN THE FAR NORTH.
4. This book is cited in bibliographies of numerous vintage and contemporary books.
5. Includes maps.
6. Thousands of people made pilgrimages to the Murie’s cabin each year including: John Denver, a multitude of visiting scholars, scientists, and activists making it a historic hub of environmental consciousness.
7. Olaus Murie was on the founding board of the Wilderness Society and honored by the Sierra Club.
8. Content covers large cross section of Canada and Alaska including Hudson Bay, Labrador, Denali, and the Brooks Range.
9. Many online resources feature the author http://www.muriecenter.org/the-murie-legacy/olaus/ http://www.nps.gov/grte/historyculture/murie.htm
10. Originally published by The Wilderness Society and American West Publishing Company in 1973.
11. Includes detailed Biographical Note, Pronunciation Guide to Native Words, and Environmental Studies Glossary.
12. Includes new introduction from Olaus and Mardy's youngest son, Donald Murie.
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