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Open Horizons

Sigurd F. Olson

Open Horizons is Olson's autobiography, and in it he recalls his youth on a remote Wisconsin farm, his summers as a wilderness canoe guide, his thousands of miles of travel through the wilds of the United States and Canada, and his decades-long conservation battles. Throughout, Olson makes a compelling case for preserving the wilderness. He puts forth his own life as an example of how nature can have a spiritual effect on the human soul, and proposes diligence on behalf of those who fight to conserve our forests, wetlands, and dunes.

Book Details

  • Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
  • Publish Date: Sep 1st, 1998
  • Pages: 246
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Univ of Minneso - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.28in - 5.55in - 0.71in - 0.69lb
  • EAN: 9780816630370
  • Categories: EssaysGeneral

About the Author

Sigurd F. Olson (1899-1982) was one of the greatest environmentalists of the twentieth century. An award-winning conservation activist and best-selling author, Olson introduced a generation of Americans to the importance of wilderness. He served as president of the Wilderness Society and the National Parks Association and was honored by the Sierra Club and National Wildlife Federation for his work. Olson's nine books frequently appeared on best-seller lists across the nation.