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The Singing Wilderness

Sigurd F. Olson

As meaningful today as it was when Sigurd F. Olson wrote it, The Singing Wilderness is an essential antidote to the trials of modern life. This unique volume, beautifully illustrated by Francis Lee Jaques, will be a welcome addition to any nature lover's bookshelf or backpack.

Book Details

  • Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
  • Publish Date: Aug 13rd, 1997
  • Pages: 256
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Univ of Minneso - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.20in - 5.50in - 0.80in - 0.70lb
  • EAN: 9780816629923
  • 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 ad 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 the National Wildlife Federation for his work. Olson's nine books frequently appeared on best-seller lists across the nation.