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Reflections from the North Country

Sigurd F. Olson

Written in the last years of his life, Reflections from the North Country is often considered Sigurd Olson's most intellectually significant work. Based on speeches delivered at town meetings and government hearings, Olson outlines the wilderness philosophy he developed while working as an outspoken advocate for the conservation of America's natural heritage. This book joins The Singing Wilderness and Listening Point as the core of Olson's work that became an inspiration to the burgeoning environmental movement.

Book Details

  • Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
  • Publish Date: Sep 1st, 1998
  • Pages: 192
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Univ of Minneso - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.27in - 5.54in - 0.64in - 0.57lb
  • EAN: 9780816629930
  • Categories: Essays

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.