A Wilderness Original: The Life of Bob Marshall
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Details Marshall's rich legacy of inspiration and challenge Marshall's pioneering efforts and ideas marked the beginning of the National Wilderness Preservation System Each year thousands of travelers... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0898861217
ISBN13:9780898861211
Release Date:January 1986
Publisher:Mountaineers Books
Length:323 Pages
Weight:1.53 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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A Wilderness Original
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Interesting biography of environmental activist Bob Marshall. Marshall was not exactly the typical eco-warrior type. He came from a wealthy Jewish family, he was highly educated, never married, described by everybody that knew him as a likeable but very odd man. He was a fanatical hiker and wilderness explorer who thought nothing of hiking 30 plus miles a day. He died at a very young age, which most think was due to him pushing his physical limits too far. He did a lot of good during his life so I can't really fault the guy. Infact he was quite admirable.
The Greatest Unknown American
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is my most cherished book. Bob Marshall should be on Mt. Rushmore, but he would not want to be. James Glover tells the story of Bob Marshall in a way that allows the reader to "see" his life. We are with Marshall as he climbs all of the peaks in the Adirondacks above 4,000 ft. We go west as a young forester, exploring and surveying all of the last great roadless areas in the United States. We over-winter in Alaska as Bob gathers material for "Arctic Village", his book that chronicles the lives of a fading frontier. We move in and out of the halls of official Washington bureauacracy, as Bob tirelessly fights for wilderness. It is an amazing story. Bob Marshall did more for the natural landscape than Thoreau, Muir, or any other naturalist. Indeed, his actions transcended his early and untimely death. James Glover tells the story with vim and vigor.... Buy this book, and learn of someone who worked within the system and accomplished more than could ever be expected. When you enter a wilderness area, you should thank Bob Marshall.....
Excellent book about an important individual
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Very good book about one of the most important figures in modern conservation. Marshall was one of the co-founders of the wilderness society and was instrumental in helping create the national wilderness preservation system. He also helped with places such as the Adirondacks and the immense Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska. This book provides an interesting summary of this man's extraordinary life, including his famous 40 and 50 mile day hikes!
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